Quick answer
Yes, family members can be paid in Connecticut
- Spouse No
- Adult child Yes
3 programs to ask about. Start here: Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE).
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Programs that pay family caregivers
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
For residents 65+ at risk of nursing home placement. DSS says family members are NOT eligible to be paid as personal care attendants under CHCPE, with very rare exceptions.
Community First Choice (CFC)
Medicaid option where enrollees can hire family members or others who meet qualifications; caregivers may live in the home (per NASHP summary).
Adult Family Living (AFL)
Waiver service where a family caregiver gets coaching and a stipend through an AFL provider organization; spouses are currently excluded (per 2026 legislative testimony on SB 330).
Who can be paid?
Can I get paid to take care of my parent in Connecticut?
Adult children can be hired under Community First Choice; under CHCPE, family members generally cannot be paid (DSS).
Can a spouse be paid as a caregiver in Connecticut?
No under current policy. CFC excludes spouses and legally responsible individuals (NASHP summary). A 2026 bill (SB 330) proposed paying spouses through Adult Family Living; its status is unknown.
How to apply
How do I apply in Connecticut?
See the DSS CHCPE page for how to apply.
Is there a waiting list in Connecticut?
Unknown.
Pay and requirements
How much does it pay?
Unknown.
Caregiver requirements
Unknown in detail.