Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers

Senior Services

The Gloucester County Caregiver Support Program responds to the needs of CAREGIVERS, providing them with support and assistance in accessing services to help maintain individual caregiving needs.

C.A.R.E.S. Program

The program offers access to services that help families to ease the emotional physical and financial strain of caregivers by providing:

Short-term counseling:
In-Home support services (to act as short-term respite for the caregivers)

"Circle of Caring Support Group"

Meets the last Friday of the month at 9:30 AM
Division of Senior Services
115 Budd Boulevard
West Deptford, NJ 08096
For additional information call (856)384-6900

Care Connection Program

The Care Connection Program offers an extensive care management program for caregivers providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia related illnesses. Established in 2003 by the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Care Connection is designed to service up to 30 families per year. Services include: Individualized care plans, on-going assessments, monthly reviews, special disease education, behavioral interventions, counseling, emotional support, and if appropriate, an allotment of in-home services and Adult Day Care to act as a period of "respite" for the caregiver.

Placement Services

Established in 2002 by the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Placement Services program provides hand-over-hand assistance to guide families through the entire selection and application process of choosing a long-term placement facility, serving approximately 150 families per year. A public health nurse evaluates the needs of loved ones and their family members, informs them of available options , and (as necessary) accompanies them on tours of selected facilities

For additional information about our services email us: cfurman@co.gloucester.nj.us.

The County of Gloucester complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. In addition, Gloucester County encourages the participation of people with disabilities in its programs and activities and offers special services to all County residents 60 years of age and older. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Educational and Disability Services at 856-681-6128/New Jersey Relay Service 711 or the EEO office at 856-384-6903.