Temporary Respite Caregiver Support

Caring for a loved one can often require a helping hand. Short-term financial assistance is now available to help relieve the caregiver burden.

Together with the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging, IOA is offering temporary grants for our in-home care services, Adult Day Programs and daily attendance at The Enrichment Center at the Presidio.

Call 415.750.4111 and reference “Respite Grant” to learn more, or complete the Intake Form to the right.

Eligibility Requirements

Are you eligible to receive the Temporary Respite Caregiver Support Grant?

  • I reside in San Francisco
  • I am 18 or older
  • I provide unpaid in-home care to an adult who also resides in San Francisco and:
    • Is 60 or older; or
    • Is 18 or older and living with one or more disabilities; or
    • Is 18 or older and living with a cognitive impairment

If you are interested in this Temporary Respite Caregiver Support Grant, call Institute on Aging at 415.750.4111 for a pre-screening, or complete the form on the right and reference “respite grant.”

 

This program serving the community is funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.

 

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