States' Policies Regarding Paid Family Caregiving

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To investigate the uses of paid family caregivers, a nationwide survey of jurisdiction-wide programs was conducted. In all, 50 jurisdictions, including 46 states, the District of Columbia, and 3 territories responded to a questionnaire mailed to 3 agencies in each jurisdiction. A total of 89 questionnaires were returned by 165 possible respondents. Of the 50 jurisdictions, 35 (70%) permitted some form of family caregiver payment. Most jurisdictions had provisions to limit the size and possible abuses of their program. The findings suggested an opportunity for advocates of family caregiving to incorporate families into formal service programs.

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