Respite care grants

Overview

This respite care grant program is designed to provide much-needed relief and financial support to family caregivers by covering the cost of temporary, nonmedical in-home care for older adults living with illnesses, disabilities, or dementia.

Through this initiative, we aim to ease the financial and emotional burdens of caregiving while ensuring older adults receive compassionate, dependable care in the comfort of their own homes.

Together, we're helping older adults age with dignity, independence, and purpose while supporting the family caregivers who care for them.

Note: Aging 100 partners with local care provider Blissful Hearts Healthcare Services to coordinate in-home care services for approved recipients. Financial assistance is provided through direct payment to Blissful Hearts Healthcare Services, for authorized care services; cash awards are not provided to individuals or families. Application approval is based on program eligibility, available funding, and provider availability. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval or services.

Am I eligible to apply?

You must be able to answer YES to all of the following:

1. Is the person you are caring for an older adult? (Age 60 or older)

2. Is the person you are caring for currently living at home with you?

3. Are you facing financial and emotional hardships due to the unique challenges of caring for an older adult?

4. Do you live in Metro Atlanta? (This includes Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties)

If you answered YES to all of the questions above, please complete the form below.

I’ve applied before, can I reapply?

Yes! Previous applicants are welcome to reapply for the Community Home Care Assistance Program. However, priority may be given to first-time applicants and families with the greatest demonstrated need. All applications are reviewed based on eligibility, available funding, and provider availability. Previous participation does not guarantee approval for additional services.