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;

Fax

(515) 255-9442

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.