Consumer Direction and Family Caregiving: Results from a National Survey

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Article Publication Date: 
7/1/2005
Summary: 
Although consumer direction is a growing trend in publicly supported HCBS programs across the states, we know relatively little about how this approach is implemented in the states. This national study aims to describe the role of consumer direction in publicly funded family caregiver support services and HCBS programs with a family caregiving component. This report addresses three questions with the intent of informing policy discussions.
Article Author: 
Friss Feinberg, Lynn; Newman, Sandra L.
Populations: 
Caregivers
Sources: 
Rutgers/NASHP
Programs/Initiatives: 
Respite
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program; NFCSP; Voucher; Menu of Services

Contact

Nirvana Huhtala Petlick
npetlick@ifh.rutgers.edu

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50720