FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM | AGING RESOURCES OF CENTRAL IOWA
Provides information and assistance to caregivers of older adults or disabled adults over 18 years of age through direct service, referrals, and local community educational sessions. Assessment of needs of caregiver and older adult linking individuals to appropriate supportive services and follow up support and advocacy provided. Services include: planning assistance, referrals, training, respite care, support groups and counseling.
This program also assists older adults who are caring for minor children. Most often those are grandparents caring for grandchildren who are under the age of 18 years. This program has limited funding to assist the older adult with purchasing clothing, paying for school events or summer camps.
Physical Address
5835 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Fax
(515) 255-9442
Voice
Application process
Call and navigate through the automated system to find the services needed, if prompted, leave a voicemail with name, contact number and what help is needed
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Open to Caregivers 18+ in age and care recipient 60+ in age unless diagnosed with a neurological disease
Languages
English
Service area
Madison County, Iowa Jasper County, Iowa Story County, Iowa Warren County, Iowa Dallas County, Iowa Boone County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa Marion County, Iowa
Agency info
AGING RESOURCES OF CENTRAL IOWA
Information and referrals for seniors and adults with disabilities.