Family Caregiver Program | South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

620 East 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847

Eligibility

Open to persons age 65 and over, or spouses of those age 65 and older; Families seeking information and assistance and family caregivers

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Contribution only

Service area

Blaine County, NE
Buffalo County, NE
Custer County, NE
Franklin County, NE
Garfield County, NE
Greeley County, NE
Harlan County, NE
Kearney County, NE
Loup County, NE
Phelps County, NE
Sherman County, NE
Valley County, NE
Wheeler County, NE
Furnas County, NE

Description

Caregiver training and education, information on available services, caregiver support, and funding for emergency response systems.

Respite care grants available to provide temporary relief for the permanent caregiver. Grant amounts vary and are provided through the Family Caregiver Program.

Providing organization

South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

Area Agency on Aging.