Caregiver Resource Centers

The Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III E Family Caregiver Support program code is 3900500.

The California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) form a network of 11 centers that provide services to family caregivers of adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases, degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury, among others. The CRCs provide services in all 58 counties at low or no cost.

Each CRC tailors services to it's geographic area based on needs, core services may include:

• Specialized Information and Referral — Referrals and advice related to caregiver stress, diagnoses, and community resources.
• Family Consultation and Care Planning — Trained staff consultations to assess the needs of persons with cognitive impairment and their families, explore care options, and develop a course of action.
• Respite Care — Financial assistance for temporary in-home support, adult day care services, short-term or weekend care and transportation.
• Short-Term Counseling — Individual, family and group sessions with licensed counselors to offer emotional support to caregivers.
• Support Groups — Online or in-person meetings to share experiences and ideas to ease the stress of caregiving.
• Trainings — Workshops and classes aimed for caregivers, the public, as well health professionals on various topics related to caregiving.
• Legal and Financial Consultation — Experienced attorneys consult on powers of attorney, advance directives, estate and financial planning, conservatorships, and other matters.
• Education — Special workshops on topics such as cognitive disorders, dealing with dementia, long-term care planning and stress management to help caregivers cope with day-to-day concerns.

Family members caring for a loved one with cognitive impairment may face significant challenges to maintaining physical and mental health as a result of the burdens of caregiving. The California Caregiver Resource Centers effectively advocate for the needs of family caregivers by using an evidence based approach and practices to improve health outcomes for caregivers and the people to whom they provide care. The CRCs help families avoid or delay long-term care placement by supporting the caregiver throughout the entirety of their caregiving journey.

• Must be a family caregiver (this person can be a relative, partner, friend, etc.) who is providing primary care to an adult affected by a chronic and debilitating health condition, including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases, degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury, among others.
• Primary family caregiver of an adult whose cognitive impairment occurred after the age of 18 and resulted from one or more of a wide range of organic and neurological disorders.
• No means test is required for eligibility. Services are provided to families based on need.

Disclaimer: CRC program statistics are cumulative and are based on the data reported to CDA via the quarterly reports. There may be minor discrepancies between the totals presented in these reports and those reported by the CRCs for other purposes.

• Fiscal Year 2023-24