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It is operated in partnership with the ConnecticutState Department on Aging and the Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging.  \nThe program offers an opportunity for grandparents or relative caregivers to receive respite and/orsupplemental services from an approved community services provider for a child who is 18 years ofage or younger, who is referred to as the care recipient. Respite care services include, but are not  \nlimited to camperships and day care. Funds may be used for daytime or overnight respite. *The need for Respite and Supplemental Services:  \nRespite care is a SHORT-TERM option designed to provide a break, or a time of caregiver relief, fromthe constant physical and emotional stress of an older person caring for a child, especially childrenwith skilled needs. An occasional break from caregiving enables the exhausted caregiver toregroup both physically and emotionally from his/her caregiver responsibilities.  \nSupplemental services are one time health-related items or service options designed to help “fill thegap”when there is a need or there are no other ways to obtain the service. Supplemental serviceswill help improve the quality of life for the care recipient and help to alleviate the strain on oldercaregivers that care for children. Supplemental services include, but are not limited to receivinghome safety/modifications and medical equipment.  \nA sliding fee scale is utilized to determine the recommended cost sharing for respite andsupplemental services based on the grandparent/relative caregiver’s monthly income. For thosewith income below federal poverty level, donations are accepted. Direct payment to a caregiverregardless of licensure is prohibited. Please talk with the Caregiver Program Coordinator for moredetails.  \nIf you are:  \nA family caregiver for an older adult who is 60 years of age or older  \nA grandparent/relative caregiver age 55 or more raising a child age 19 to 59 and disabled  \nPlease complete Senior Resources “Services for Caregivers”Application  \nRev 8.14.2018  \nEligibility to receive Respite and/or Supplemental Services:  \nDefinition: The term “Grandparent” or “Relative Caregiver”means a grandparent,step-grandparent, or a relative of a child by blood or marriage who is 55 years of age orolder and  \n1) Lives with the child,  \n2) Is the primary caregiver of the child (18 years of age or younger) because the biologicalor adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as primary caregiver of the child,and  \n3) Has a legal relationship to the child, as such legal custody or guardianship, or is raisingthe child informally.  \nPriority will be given to older individuals with greatest social and economic need, withparticular attention to low-income older individuals and older individuals providing careand support to persons with intellectual disabilities and related developmental disabilities.  \nIncome:  \nIncome will be self-declared (proof of income will not be required) . If the grandparent orrelative caregiver has income at or below federal poverty level, he or she will beconsidered a priority for receiving services.  \nThe following are considered income:  \nSocial Security, Supplemental Security, Railroad Retirement income, pensions, wages,interest, dividends, net rental income, Veteran’s benefits, and any other payments receivedon a one-time or recurring basis. If accounts are jointly owned between the grandparent/relative caregiver and a spouse, 50% of the total interest income in the account will becounted as the grandparent’s/relative caregiver’s income.  \nPLEASE NOTE: Any income received for the child, for example child support, social securitysurvivor’s benefi","cbCaia28qwWRkNbk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia28qwWRkNbk","pdf",639642,"English","# Respite Care and Supplemental Services Application\n## Eligibility to Receive Respite and/or Supplemental Services\n## Grandparent/Relative Caregiver Application Form","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply as a grandparent/relative caregiver?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be 55 years of age or older, be the primary caregiver of the child (18 or younger) due to the biological or adoptive parents being unable or unwilling, and have a legal relationship such as custody/guardianship or be raising the child informally.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of respite and supplemental services are available?\",\"answer\":\"Respite care is short-term relief and may include day care or camperships, including daytime or overnight respite. 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