National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
FreeWhole county
Free help for people who give unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbor: support groups, a break from caregiving, home safety checks, classes and information.
Who it's for
- You are 18 or older and care for someone 60 or older, or for someone with Alzheimer's or a related disorder.
- You are 55 or older and care for a child under 18 who is not your own, or for an adult 18 to 59 with a disability.
What it offers
- Caregiver counseling, training and support
- Respite care, a break from caregiving
- Information packets and referrals to local services
- Special support for people caring for someone with dementia, a veteran, or a child who is not their own
- Service area
- Erie County
- Website
- www3.erie.gov/aging/caregiving
SourceCaregiver Assistance·Checked Oct 19, 2026
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SeniorSolver last compared this entry with its source documents on Oct 19, 2026. That is not a confirmation from the program.
The summary is our own wording. Phone numbers, address, hours, eligibility, costs and service area are reproduced from the documents below as published.
- Caregiver Assistance – Erie County Department for the Aging
- Official program website
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