Empowering Independence Across Connecticut

CDChoices serves as Connecticut’s statewide provider for caregiver-directed Respite Care Programs, continuing our 25-year mission to support independence, dignity, and choice in care.

Through partnerships with the Eastern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (ECAAA), North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA), and Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA), CDChoices helps participants and their families access support and relief through the Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program and the National Family Caregiver Support Program.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), funded by the Connecticut Department on Aging, supports unpaid caregivers who provide care to:

• Individuals age 60 or older
• Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders (regardless of age)
• Caregivers age 60 or older caring for an adult child with a disability
• Grandparents and relatives age 55 and older raising grandchildren

Eligible care recipients must require assistance with at least two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, or transferring/walking.

Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program (CSRCP)

Similarly, the Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program (CSRCP) is funded by the Connecticut Department on Aging and administered in partnership with the regional AAAs and the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. This program focuses on families caring for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other irreversible dementias, including multi-infarct dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy Body dementia, Huntington’s disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Pick’s disease.

Through CSRCP, families receive assessments and individualized care plans, with access to a range of services such as adult day care, cognitive fitness training, home health aide services, homemaker and companion services, personal care assistance, skilled nursing, and short-term nursing care. The program is designed to reduce caregiver stress while enhancing quality of life for both the caregiver and the care recipient.

Caregiver-Directed Respite Services

By partnering with CDChoices, caregivers can direct their own respite services, hiring and managing trusted providers to deliver personalized, compassionate support. This self-directed model ensures care is tailored to the unique needs of your loved one, giving you greater control and peace of mind.

In addition to respite care, CDChoices connects families with essential resources, including caregiver education, emotional support groups, and individualized care planning assistance. These services empower families to navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence, ensuring both caregivers and their loved ones receive the support they need to thrive.

Building Independence Through Partnership

Through our collaboration with Connecticut’s Area Agencies on Aging, CDChoices ensures that caregivers across the state have access to the resources, flexibility, and respect they deserve. Together, we’re creating stronger, more connected communities where every individual has the opportunity to live with dignity and choice.

For more than 25 years, CDChoices has empowered thousands of families to maintain independence, confidence, and peace of mind through self-directed care. Our Connecticut partnerships make it possible for caregivers to:

• Choose trusted respite care workers
• Access funding for respite and supplemental support
• Maintain flexibility and control over care decisions

Take control of your caregiving journey with flexibility, support, and choice every step of the way.