Family Caregiver Support
As part of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, under the Older Americans Act, the Riverside County Office on Aging provides support to family caregivers who are caring for or helping an older relative and can assist in coordinating services to help family members maintain their caregiving roles.
The National Family Caregiver Support Program identifies gaps in services and provides Riverside County Office on Aging with a foundation to develop programs, in collaboration with other agencies, to help family caregivers cope with the many demands of caring for relatives. There are no income requirements to participate in the program.
Call (877) 932-4100 for more information and to sign up.
Caregiver Experience Survey
We want to know about your experiences and needs as a caregiver!
Responses to our survey help us develop our programs, caregiver resources, future support groups, and our Area Plan on Aging.
All survey responses are CONFIDENTIAL, and your participation is VOLUNTARY. If you come across a question you do not wish to answer, please feel free to select “Decline to state.” Only one survey response is needed per participant - If you have already completed this survey, there is no need to complete it again.
Thank you for choosing to participate in our Caregiver Experience Survey. Your input is valuable and important to us!
Family Caregiver Programs Overview
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program provides emotional and practical support as you face the challenges of parenting again. This support is provided by a team of caring professionals who will help you find the tools to be successful. As part of the GRG program, we offer support groups which provide an opportunity to socialize, share information, learn new skills, and receive peer support. For those families facing complex issues, the GRG program provides person-centered support to grandparents. Our trained staff will help you access community services and advocate with you as needed.
Case Management
Information, support and coaching services are delivered by telephone and compliment the Care Consultation program. If a need is identified, caregivers may request an in-home assessment from a social worker who assists in developing a care plan and connecting families to community resources, while providing support and coaching. Regular monitoring and the connection developed with the social work staff helps ensure the care plan goals can be met.
Support Groups
Monthly support groups are offered throughout the county of Riverside at different times and different locations. In these groups, caregivers get an opportunity to meet others in similar situations and help support one another with the assistance of a trained facilitator.
Balancing Work and Elder Care
Throughout the Care Pathways workshop series, we discuss different topics pertinent to the family caregiving and balancing other responsibilities. You do not have to be the primary caregiver to benefit from the information, support and resources. Workshops are held in convenient locations throughout Riverside County in the evening.
S.T.A.R. Support, Training, and Retention
Educational workshops are provided throughout the county of Riverside specifically for In-home Supportive Services (IHSS)/Public Authority (PA) caregivers to enhance their understanding of the older adult population and provide information, skills training, mentoring and support.