Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a 90-day intervention program that meets regularly with families to identify the barriers that contribute to truancy, work to decrease those barriers, and locate vital community supports and resources.
OPTIONS - Home and community-based services funded primarily through the Aging Block Grant. The services in this program are provided to eligible consumers aged 60+ to assist them in maintaining independence with the highest level of functioning in the community and delay the need for more costly care/services.
A Caregiver Assessment is a systematic process of gathering information that describes a caregiving situation and identifies the particular problems, needs, resources and strengths of the family caregiver.
What is meant by 'DDC'? Within the health professions many people are believed to be “double duty caregivers” (DDCs) – those individuals who provide care both at home and at work.
(RESPOND) was designed by DHS specifically for young people diag- nosed with mental ation and/ or developmental disabilities and severe behavioral difficulties whose complex needs were not being met by traditional resources.
Rapid re-housing is an intervention directed at resolving the immediate barriers to obtaining permanent housing. Through a tailored package of services which builds on the strengths of the individual or family, rapid re-housing prioritizes long-term housing while providing short-term housing assistance.
Must live in PA. Must be at least 60 years of age. Must be a US citizen or legal resident. Must be determined to have unmet needs that impact daily functioning.
CNA: This certified caregiver must pass a criminal background check, pass a physical exam, and complete a state-approved CNA training program that is at least 80 hours long. You must also pass the Pennsylvania National Nurse Aide Assessment Program within 24 months of completing your training program.
The Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program helps people who take care of others. It offers resources and support to make caregiving easier and to keep a good relationship with the person being cared for. The program aims to reduce caregiver stress by focusing on the caregiver's well-being.