National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is a federally-funded program through the Older Americans Act. It helps states provide services to help family caregivers. These services include:

• Information to caregivers about available services

• Help to caregivers in gaining access to services

• Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training

• Respite care

• Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers.