Franklin County Government - Aging Services
Program for those providing care for a care dependent older adult. The caregiver is the primary manager of their care. The program works to ease the stresses of caregiving by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver. The program provides the primary caregiver with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiver, such as respite, personal care, and caregiving-related services and supplies. The program also offers education, training, counseling, and more.
Related Services
Physical Address
600 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Individuals are able to call for information. Income and assessment are required during the intake process.
Fee
There is a cap to the amount of reimbursement provided.
Eligibility
A) Primary caregiver is 18+, caring for a dependent older adult 60+ B) An individual age 18-59 with Alzheimer's or other chronic dementia C) Primary Caregiver is 55+ and caring for an individual age 18-59 with a disability (cannot be dementia related) D) Care receiver must require assistance with at least 1 ADL E) Household income is taken into account
Service area
Franklin, PA York, PA
Agency info
Franklin County Government
Franklin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners elected every four years by the citizens who live here. The Board of Commissioners oversees the entire operation of the county and represents the best interests of the citizens. County commissioners also oversee the the core functions of the county government such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning, and information technology. Other officials are also elected to perform certain functions: the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Recorder of Deeds. Under the direction of these officers, the county maintains important legal records such as real estate deeds, licenses and permits, and financial records.