Lifespan Respite Care Program - Technical Assistance Resource Center
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The applicants of the program can choose between two funding options. The first option would require the successful applicants to establish state and local coordinated Lifespan Respite Care systems in order to serve family caregivers regardless of their age or special needs.

In addition, the applicants under this funding option will also be required to create and provide new and tested emergency respite services, as well as provide training and recruit respite volunteers and workers while simultaneously assisting caregivers in obtaining access to respite care services.

The second funding option stipulates that the applicant should be bring to scale more completely integrated respite services across the lifespan with a goal of sustained, measurable progress towards the realization of sustainable Lifespan Respite systems.

To support these initiatives, the Administration on Aging is ready to administer funds in the amount of $2,495,000 to a couple of worthy, eligible grant recipients.

The institutions and organizations who will be considered eligible to participate in the Lifespan Respite Care Program - Technical Assistance Resource Center are the following:

a) Private and Public Non-profit entities

b) State and Local Governments

c) Indian Tribal Governments and Organizations

d) Faith-based Organizations

e) Community-based Organizations

f) Institutions of Higher Education

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