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Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include: - Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans - In-home or office visits within King county: all in-person meetings switched to virtual meetings or meetings over the phone until further notice. - Referrals to support groups, counseling, and other resources - Advice or financial support on the use of medical supplies and equipment for care receivers. - Limited respite for the caregiver - House chore support

Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King County -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Services available through the Caregiver Support Program can include: •Emergency in-home respite – a one-time award of 24 hours to be used within 30 days. Services are in 4 or 8-hour shifts and subject to approval by Crisis Connections eligibility criteria. •In-home, ongoing weekly respite services of up to 4 hours per week, which is offered on a sliding scale. Respite can assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and overall supervision. •Up to 96 hours per assessment year of free housekeeping and errands services (if you choose not to use respite services). •Caregiver counseling – up to 6 free 50-minute sessions by video or phone to focus on YOU and gain emotional support, coping skills, stress management and self-care techniques. •Limited financial assistance to purchase items that increase care receiver independence and reduce caregiver stress (based on eligibility and funding). •General caregiver & family consultations •Connection to classes and support groups including Powerful Tools for Caregivers •Referral to other community resources like Senior Centers, Meals on Wheels, Senior Rights Assistance.

We envision a community in which older adults are valued for the wisdom and experience they possess, and for the contributions they have made and continue to make. We are proud to offer programs and services that encourage active older adults to engage in intrinsically meaningful activities; that support adult children of aging parents; and, that enable those older adults challenged by disability, illness or declining health to live in comfort and dignity.

Family Caregiver Specialists help plan, assess, and coordinate services and support for unpaid family caregivers of adults who live with chronic illness, dementias or disabilities. Offers services like respite care, community resources, counseling, support groups, and evidenced-based caregiver training.

The Caregiver Support Center offers an opportunity for unpaid caregivers, helping an adult in Kitsap County, to meet with a case manager, check out books from a lending library, and obtain brochures, tip sheets, and resource lists at no cost. Unpaid caregivers may also inquire about scholarship eligibility for caregiver training, education, or workshop opportunities.

Any unpaid caregiver can contact us for free information and guidance. We assist in identifying, understanding, and accessing resources and determining the level of support you need. You may receive a screening that measures your emotional well-being and stress. This can be therapeutic and serves as a guide to appropriate resources.

Provides information, assistance, and support to unpaid family caregivers. Helps caregivers find reference materials, coordinate services, and provide follow-up support. Caregiver Consultants are available to provide in-home training and support. Consultants include nurses, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and counselors. Offers training for various needs, from Fundamentals of Caregiving to Alzheimer’s Disease training. Respite Care: Provides a break for caregivers who need to be away for anywhere from a few hours to two weeks. Care is provided by qualified professionals, and may be provided in the home, in a nursing facility, in an assisted living facility, or through an adult day service program.

Any unpaid caregiver can contact us for free information and guidance. We assist in identifying, understanding, and accessing resources and determining the level of support you need. You may receive a screening that measures your emotional well-being and stress. This can be therapeutic and serves as a guide to appropriate resources.

Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King County -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Case management and support services to unpaid family and other unpaid caregivers who provide regular care for a functionally disabled adult. These services allows for at-home care to continue, while family caregivers are provided with respite opportunities.

Provides case management, support and referral services for unpaid family caregivers of African-American adults. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King county -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King County -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King County -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Offers supportive services for caregivers of older adults and adults with a disability.   Services may include: -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King county -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Classes, workshops, and conferences are offered multiple times throughout the year for any unpaid caregivers who are caring for a family member or friend. Classes and events include Powerful Tool for Caregivers, Caring for Your Loved One at Home, and caregiver workshops. Respite may be available with early registration.

Offers an extensive Training Institute that provides workshops to agencies, providers and family members on topics that include: - IEP (Individualized Education Plans) - Parenting Skills - Anti-Bullying program - De-escalation - Collaborative Problem Solving - Ending Isolation and Stigma - Parents Empowering Parents - Mental Health First Aid - Wellness Planning - Crisis Intervention Training (for Law Enforcement/First Responders).

Facilitates an online eldercare community for women supporting aging parents. Women gain access to numerous resources, from connecting with other women to educational learning curriculum, to subject matter experts to an online community forum to ask questions and engage in peer-to-peer learning and support.

Provides services to family caregivers in the North County area including local resource information, caregiver trainings, support groups, resource library, and one-on-one counseling.

Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King County -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:   -  Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans -  In-home or office visits within King County -  Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources -  Advice on the use of supplies and equipment -  Limited respite for the caregiver

Classes, workshops, and conferences are offered multiple times throughout the year for any unpaid caregivers who are caring for a family member or friend. Classes and events include Powerful Tool for Caregivers, Caring for Your Loved One at Home, and caregiver workshops. Respite may be available with early registration.

Family Caregiver Specialists help plan, assess, and coordinate services and support for unpaid family caregivers of adults who live with chronic illness, dementias or disabilities. Offers services like respite care, community resources, counseling, support groups, and evidenced-based caregiver training.

Offers evidence-based caregiver education in short snippets designed to build caregiver confidence and empower caregivers to continue providing care for the loved one safely at home. Topics available include: - Emergency preparedness - Stroke recovery - Dementia and brain health - Intellectual and developmental disabilities - Communication - Caregiver wellness. Also offers virtual webinars and support groups for caregivers. Registration is required. Contracts with Washington state Community Living Connections and DSHS to provide service.

Provides training for home caregivers to equip them to deliver high-quality care and support to older adults and people with disabilities. Outlines training needed by provider type. Coordinates a peer mentor program where caregivers going through basic training can get guidance and support from experienced caregivers.