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Respite care for family caregivers in Vermont

Yes. In Vermont, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Respite Care Services (Choices for Care) and Dementia Respite Grants and National Family Caregiver Program.

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Respite program

Respite Care Services (Choices for Care)

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Who qualifies

Choices for Care participants approved for services in the home-based setting who have an unpaid caregiver who will benefit from respite.

A spouse or civil union partner, a probate-court-appointed legal guardian, or the participant's surrogate employer cannot be paid to provide respite.

Source: Choices for Care Program Operations Manual, Highest & High Needs Group (Vermont DAIL, revised July 2020)Checked

Hours limit

Up to 720 hours per calendar year, combined with Companion Services.

Source: Choices for Care Program Operations Manual, Highest & High Needs Group (Vermont DAIL, revised July 2020)Checked

Respite program

Dementia Respite Grants and National Family Caregiver Program

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Who qualifies

Family caregivers. DAIL supports family caregivers through Dementia Respite Grants and the National Family Caregiver Program. Grants may pay for a range of services, including in-home care, respite care, homemaker services and adult day services.

Source: Dementia Care & Family Caregiver Support (Vermont DAIL, Adult Services Division)Checked

How to apply

Respite Care Services (Choices for Care)

How to apply

Respite is part of the home-based plan a case manager from your local Area Agency on Aging helps you put together. To apply for Choices for Care, contact the Department of Vermont Health Access at 1-802-476-0100 (toll-free 1-833-840-0061).

Source: Choices for Care Options At-A-Glance (Vermont DAIL, updated 9/8/2025)Checked

Dementia Respite Grants and National Family Caregiver Program

How to apply

Both programs are managed by Vermont's five Area Agencies on Aging. Contact the Area Agency on Aging for your area.

Source: Dementia Care & Family Caregiver Support (Vermont DAIL, Adult Services Division)Checked

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