Benefits · Caregiver Support
How to apply for Family Caregiver Support — Missouri
Missouri DHSS, through the 10 Area Agencies on Aging
Who it's for
Missouri's Family Caregiver Support Program helps unpaid caregivers 18 and older who care for someone 60 or older or anyone with Alzheimer's disease, and older relatives 55+ raising children or caring for adults with disabilities. The local Area Agency on Aging offers counseling, support groups, training, respite care, and supplemental help such as home modifications and medical supplies. Call the Missouri Senior Resource Line at 1-800-235-5503.
Services are arranged by the local Area Agency on Aging based on the caregiving situation and available funding; the program serves the unpaid caregiver of the person screened here — so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- A description of the caregiving situation and the help needed
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-235-5503
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Family Caregiver Support — Missouri. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need a description of the caregiving situation and the help needed — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
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