Lifespan Respite Care Program: Special Projects to Strengthen Program Development, Implementation and Sustainability
Deadline: 9/03/20
Amount: $750,000
Description:
The purpose of the program is to strengthen the underpinnings lifespan respite program development, implementation and sustainability (capacity building) with respect to the following:
  1. Develop, test and scale a respite workforce recruitment, training, and retention program to better meet the respite needs of families, particularly in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce;
  2. Develop and field test a state-based framework and roadmap for respite system planning and development, which ties to the forthcoming National Caregiving Strategy, currently under development; and
  3. Strengthen and test enhanced approaches to help caregivers and families develop or strengthen their own natural support systems to include respite and other supports.
  4. Optional: Other areas of expanded TA and capacity building to improve state-based respite capacities, as identified by applicants and their partners.
Eligible applicants:
Unrestricted