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Respite care for family caregivers in New Jersey

Yes. In New Jersey, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: Statewide Respite Care Program.

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Respite program

Statewide Respite Care Program

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Who qualifies

Adults 18 or older living in the community in New Jersey who get daily basic care or supervision from an unpaid caregiver age 18 or older (spouse, family, friend), have functional impairments certified by their licensed medical provider, and meet the income and asset guidelines. People in MLTSS, JACC, the Alzheimer's Adult Day Services Program or the Congregate Housing Services Program are not eligible.

2026 limits: a single person up to $2,982 gross monthly income and $40,000 in liquid assets; a married person up to $5,964 combined monthly income and $60,000 in combined liquid assets. You pay 0% to 25% of the cost on a sliding scale.

Source: Statewide Respite Care Program (New Jersey Division of Aging Services)Checked

How to apply

Statewide Respite Care Program

How to apply

There is a Statewide Respite Care Program in every county. Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) toll free to reach the program in your county.

Source: Statewide Respite Care Program (New Jersey Division of Aging Services)Checked

Phone

1-877-222-3737

Aging and Disability Resource Connection, toll free.

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