How to apply for Oklahoma caregiver supports and respite through Oklahoma Human Services and Area Agencies on Aging

Who it's for

Oklahoma Human Services offers support for unpaid family caregivers and for grandparents and other relatives raising children. If you are helping someone age 60 or older, your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) can help with a break from caregiving (respite), home-delivered meals, legal services resources, home maintenance, or other local help. Grandparents and other relatives age 55 or older who are raising a child can also get respite and other local help from the AAA. If the person you care for is 59 or younger, or you are 54 or younger and raising a child, Sooner Success can help with respite. Call the Oklahoma Human Services Info Line at 1-800-211-2116 to find your Area Agency on Aging.

What you'll need

• Call to ask what to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Oklahoma caregiver supports and respite through Oklahoma Human Services and Area Agencies on Aging. 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 call to ask what to bring — 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.

Step by step

1. Call the Oklahoma Human Services Info Line at 1-800-211-2116 to find your local Area Agency on Aging.
2. Ask whether this program fits your situation. The Area Agency on Aging can help if you care for someone age 60 or older, or if you are a grandparent or other relative age 55 or older raising a child. If the person you care for is 59 or younger, or you are 54 or younger and raising a child, ask about Sooner Success for respite help.
3. Apply online or by phone.
4. Ask what documents or information to bring or have ready before your application is reviewed.
5. Complete any follow-up steps the Area Agency on Aging asks for.

What to expect: After you apply, the Area Agency on Aging reviews your request and tells you what help is available in your area. Services depend on local funding and may have waiting lists or their own rules. Processing times vary, so ask for an estimate. There is no renewal for this program.

Renewals

none