Resources for Direct Care Workers & Those Who Need Support
When we support our state’s direct care workforce, we increase quality of life for all Idahoans. By supporting direct care as a sustainable career choice, we help people help themselves. More people can raise their own standard of living, and more of those who require support can remain proud, productive members of their communities.
Find Direct Care
Across the state, the workforce is experiencing an extreme shortage. But there are agencies and organizations that can help you find the support you need.
Care.com
Find trusted senior care near you.
Terrace Health and Hospice
Home health care, home care, and hospice.
Direct Care Training
Begin or advance your career as a direct care worker.
Managing Someone Else’s Money
Easy to understand guides for financial caregivers
Caregiver Action Network
Tips, toolboxes, and more.
Family Care Giver Support
Hundreds of thousands of Idahoans provide care for their children, parents, and other family members. These resources can help secure the care your loved one deserves while allowing for as much independence as possible.
Caregiver Training Videos
Parkinson’s Disease: Can We Improve Function; Powers of Attorney: Caregiver Superpowers; Employed and Caring for a Loved One; Chronic Wound Care Case Studies; Hoarding and Elders, and many more.
Next Steps in Care
Guides and Checklists for all caregivers.
Grannie on the Move
Professional Senior Care Advisors and Healthcare Professionals that act as the "general contractor" for seniors who can no longer live at home independently with all of the next steps. Our diverse team includes a nurse, a long-term care administrator, a professional caregiver, and a real estate agent just to name a few. Together we have more than 70 years of experience.
Certified Family Homes
Safe, family-style living environment for adults who need some assistance with the activities of daily living, but do not require a more restrictive institutional setting.
Living Independence Network Corp (LINC)
Whether we have a disability or are simply getting older, staying in our own home and in our own community is a priority for all of us. Our quality of life is higher when we are around our family and friends, attending church and other community events, living the life of our choosing. Our Personal Assistance Services (PAS) in-home care program is here to help you do just that.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops help caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved one. The evidence based curriculum offers a 6-week series led by certified leaders. Each class series meets at the same time and same day for 6-consecutive weeks, whether in person or on-line. This is not a support group, but a supportive network of fellow caregivers, helping you remember you are not alone.
Legacy Corps
Help seniors age in place and decreases the stress of caregiving. The unique needs of veterans and military connected families are addressed by a service connected volunteer team. Highly trained, and vetted volunteers provide companionship, respite, transportation, information, and a special friendship to help you on your unique caregiving journey!
2-1-1 Careline
The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide community information and referral service, and is a program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Our comprehensive database includes programs that offer free or low-cost health and human services or social services. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588 or text 898211 to be connected to a 2-1-1 community resource specialist Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. MST. Search online for available resources
VA Family Caregiver Assistance Program
You may be eligible if you and the Veteran you’re caring for meet all of certain requirements.
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Training, webinars and resources for parents of children with disabilities and special needs.
Family Caregiver Navigator
No matter your caregiving situation - caregiving in any form can be both a joy and a sacrifice. The goal of the Family Caregiver Navigator Project is to provide caregiver support by identifying the stress factors that impact your quality of life and provide potential solutions; so you can continue to be a support system for the person in need.
Family Caregiver Navigator (caregivernavigator.org)
FREE, low-barrier, service
Serves caregivers across the lifespan
Individualized care plan and resource referral service by telephone
Uses an evidence-based intervention
Any adult who supports someone with a physical/intellectual/cognitive disability or mental health condition can participate