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​​Family Caregiver Training and Empowerment Services

​​​​​​​​ Services ​> Family Caregiver Training and Empowerment Services​

What does this service do? 

Family Caregiver Training and Empowerment Services cover costs for educational materials, training programs, workshops, and conferences that help your unpaid family caregiver:
  • Understand your unique abilities and challenges
  • Enhance their ability to support you
  • Develop and get community and other resources and supports
  • Develop or enhance parenting skills
  • Develop or enhance advocacy skills
  • Support you in developing self-advocacy skills

Self-Direction ​​options:

  • Budget Authority


Which waivers can I use to access this service?

​​Where can I get more information about this service?

  • Click here​ for the full Family Caregiver Training and Empowerment Services​ Policy
  • You can also contact your CCS to get more information about eligibility and to help decide if this service is right for you​