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Grandparent Program

The Grandparent/ Older Relative caregiver program assists older adults who are caring for related children 18 or younger who live in the same household.

Limited reimbursement is available for the following:

  • Respite services
  • School supplies
  • Seasonal clothing
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Counseling not covered by insurance
  • Legal assistance
  • Other related childcare needs

Eligibility

  • The caregiver is 55 or older and is a resident of Fayette, Greene or Washington County.
  • The older adult caregiver is related by blood, marriage, or adoption to one or more children aged 18 or younger who are living in the caregiver’s home.
  • The children’s biological parents are not living in the home.
  • Reimbursement is based on the household income on a sliding scale.

Support Group Meetings and Special Events

Please visit the Senior Times or the Agency Facebook page target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" for dates and times of support group meetings and special events.

For more information or to request services

Information and Assistance staff are available.

Once we receive the form, staff will call the person needing help to gather more information and start the process.