Family Caregiver Support Program

FTAAA&D has received federal money for the Family Caregiver Support Program. This program provides support to family caregivers of any age providing care for an older family member and older persons caring for a grandchild. Services that can be provided through this program include:

          Information about the availability of support services

          Assistance in gaining access to services

          Individual counseling to help make decisions and solve problems

          Respite care

          Supplemental services

For more information about Options for Community Living and the Family Caregiver Program, call the Long-Term Care Information and Assistance Line serving your area:

Statewide Toll Free: 866-TENNOPT or 866-836-6678

Upper East Tennessee: 423-928-3258

Kathy T. Whitaker - Director