As a result of the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act of 2000, one of the mandated provisions under this act authorized the National Family Caregiver Support Program…established in 2001, this program was designed to respond to the needs of our nation’s caregivers.
Eligibility: Services provided under the NFCSP (National Family Caregiver Support Program) are targeted to the family caregivers, grandparents and older individuals who are relative caregivers. Other eligibility requirements may apply, contact us for more information.
Basic Services:
Information to caregivers about other available services
Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services
Counseling/Support Groups/Training to caregivers to assist in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiver role
Respite Care to enable caregivers temporary relief from their care-giving responsibilities
Limited Supplemental Service designed to complement the care provided by caregivers…and may include such services as prescription help, dental and eye care assistance, life-line hookup, minor home modification (wheelchair accessibility).
In Elbert, Lincoln, Cheyenne & Kit Carson County: Contact Eastern Colorado Home Care at 1-877-357-4239
The Grandparent Program is designed to provide one-time per year financial assistance to grandparents actively raising grandchildren.
In Elbert, Lincoln, Cheyenne & Kit Carson County: Contact Lincoln County Deparment of Human Services,
Kelly Johnson, Program Coordinator at 1-719-743-2402 ext 147
-or e-mail the program coordinator at
Kelly Johnson , Lincoln County DHS