Quick answer
Likely yes in Georgia, but not yet confirmed on an official page
- Spouse Likely no
- Adult child Likely yes
1 program to ask about. Start here: Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP: CCSP and SOURCE) – Structured Family Caregiving.
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Programs that pay family caregivers
Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP: CCSP and SOURCE) – Structured Family Caregiving
Structured Family Caregiving supports a live-in family caregiver who provides daily personal care, with a stipend and coaching through an approved provider (per DCH waiver amendment, as summarized).
Who can be paid?
Can I get paid to take care of my parent in Georgia?
Adult children who live with the participant reported eligible; confirm.
Can a spouse be paid as a caregiver in Georgia?
Reported no for Structured Family Caregiving – confirm in the DCH waiver amendment.
How to apply
How do I apply in Georgia?
Georgia.gov directs applicants for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver to their Area Agency on Aging (1-866-552-4464).
Is there a waiting list in Georgia?
Unknown.
Pay and requirements
How much does it pay?
Unknown from official sources reviewed.
Caregiver requirements
The DCH waiver amendment says Structured Family Caregiving requires a live-in family caregiver in the home and an assessed need for at least 5 hours of personal support a day. Other caregiver rules are not yet verified.