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The Homemaker Program is an essential community based 
service based on the principle that in-home care can help preserve 
or improve the quality of the recipients' lives and reduce the 
need for unnecessary out-of-home care.

 

  When is Homemaker Service Needed?


A licensed social worker will visit you at your home to discuss the type 
and amount of help you may need. The amount of help may vary 
depending on your changing needs and the amount of 
Homemaker Service hours available.

 

 How the Homemaker Service Helps


Homemaker services enable chronically ill, disabled and aged persons to remain in their homes.
Such persons must be financially eligible to receive services. Please call for current income guidelines.

 

 

 Who is the Family Support Worker?


The Family Support Worker is a trained, supervised employee of the Division for Aging Services.

 

 

 Available Hours


Homemaker Service is available Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 What the Family Support Worker Can Do for You


Family Support Workers are assigned specific tasks to perform for you. 
Those tasks are based on your needs and may include the following basic tasks:
bulletGeneral Housekeeping

bulletShopping

bulletLimited meal preparation

bulletLaundering

bulletStandby assistance with bathing

bulletHome management

bulletErrands

 

 How Can I Find Out More?


The Homemaker Services are available statewide.
Please contact a regional office to speak to an intake worker.
Click here for a listing of regional offices.

 

The Division for Aging Services observes the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any service or activity because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability under these programs.

DAS Waitlist Documentation
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Questions or Comments for the Division for Aging?
Please call or e-mail a Regional Office.
We look forward to speaking with you!

Last Updated: 07/07/08

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