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T H E C A R E G I V E R ’ S T O O L K I T
CHAPTER 4
OPTIONS FOR CARE
In-Home Care is complex and involves maximizing family and community
resources. These services may provide intermittent in-home care for
individuals who are disabled and living in their own home or their
loved one’s home. Eligibility criteria apply for each program.
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Caregiver’s Assistance
Respite Program
301-920-9769
1-800-272-3900
Provided by Easter Seals;
offers financial assistance for
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based on family income.
Community First Choice
410-767-1739
Maryland’s Community First
Choice option provides
community services and
supports to enable older adults
and people with disabilities
to live in their own homes.
Home and Community-
Based Options Waiver
1-866-417-3480
Maryland’s Home and
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Waiver provides community
services and supports to
enable older adults and people
with physical disabilities to
live in their own homes.
In Home Aid Services (IHAS)
410-836-4717
Provided by the Department of
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assistance with meal planning,
personal care, transfers in/
out of bed, cleaning specific
rooms and personal laundry.
Fee may apply, based on
income; waiting list potential.
Medical Assistance Personal
Care Program (MAPC)
410-838-1500
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Department and gives personal
care services and light chores
for individuals who are disabled
and receiving community Medical
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Medicaid Waiver
410-638-4283
May assist with in-home care
services such as adult day,
personal and respite care. Income,
asset and disability guidelines
apply; waiting list potential.
National Family Caregiver
Support Program (NFCSP)
410-638-3303
NFCSP serves family members
caring for Harford County
residents age 60 and over as
well as grandparents over age 55
who are the primary caregivers
for an adult child with a disability
between 19 and 59 years of age
or a child under 18. Services
include information and referral,
free consultations with family
caregivers seeking support,
guidance, and resources regarding
the care of their loved ones as
well as financial assistance to
those with the greatest social and
economic need for respite services
and other supplemental services.
Senior Care
410-638-3303
Senior care is provided by the Harford
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respite care as well as chore services to
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with adult day care, incontinent supplies
and medications may also be available.
Income and asset guidelines apply and fee
is based on assets; waiting list potential.
Specialized Respite
Programs
:
Abilities Network &
Epilepsy Foundation of the
Chesapeake Region Financial
Assistance Program
410-828-7700
Development Disability DHR
Respite Funding Grant, The Arc
Northern Chesapeake Region
410-836-7177
Jill Fox Memorial Fund, Inc.
410-369-9322
Note: Referrals can only be made
by healthcare professionals or
degreed social workers.
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society Respite Care Program
1-800-344-4867
Parkinson Foundation of the
National Capital Area Patient
Assistance Fund Program
1-703-734-1017
Harford County Department
of Community Services
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