Family Caregiver Support offered by Catholic Community Services' African American Elders Program

100 23rd Avenue South, Randolph Carter Family Center, Seattle, WA 98144

At the intersection of E Yesler Way and 23rd Ave S, across the street from the Douglass-Truth library. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Unpaid adult, family caregivers of an African-American elder, age 60 or older or an adult 18 or older with a disability. Focuses on caregivers living in Seattle and South King County. Cannot serve those on the Eastside and NE King County including Bothell and Kenmore.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm.

(206) 328-5639

Voice

https://ccsww.org/services/african-american-elders-program

[email protected]

Languages

Tigrigna

Application process

Call for more information. Caregiver will be asked to complete an assessment to determine the burden of caregiving.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Provides case management, support and referral services for unpaid family caregivers of African-American adults. Caregiver support services may include: - Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans - In-home or office visits within King county - Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources - Limited respite for the caregiver

What's Here

Caregiver Training Caregiver Consultation and Support Adult In Home Respite Care Case/Care Management

Providing organization

Catholic Community Services' African American Elders Program

The African American Elders Program serves African American elders in Central and Southeast Seattle and South King County. The program identifies frail, isolated and hard-to-serve African Americans and assists them in accessing and receiving needed social and health services through ongoing case management, support and referrals.