Home Care Allowance

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Purpose

This program provides financial help to people so they can pay someone to help them with daily activities they cannot do themselves because they are disabled.

Examples of these types of services would be:

  • housekeeping
  • laundry
  • meal preparation
  • grocery shopping

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible for State Aid to the Needy Disabled, or be receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from Social Security. All applicants will meet with a case manager who will evaluate the level of needed help.

Please contact your local County Department of Human Services for more information.