Designed to provide assistance to families by giving caregivers a break from the daily responsibility of caring for an elderly or disabled relative or friend. Respite services may be used so that caregivers can shop, get medical care, attend to personal matters, rest, vacation or cope with an emergency. Respite may be used occasionally or at regular scheduled times.
Eligibility Requirements
Reside in New Jersey
Be age 18 and over
Have a chronic physical or mental disability which requires supervision or assistance with basic daily needs from a caregiver
Income Guidelines and Resources
Income Guideline
Single Maximum $1,911/month
Married Maximum $3,822/month
Assets
$40,000 single
$60,000 married
There is a co-payment amount in some cases based on a sliding fee scale from 0% to 25% of the care of the recipient’s annual income.
Services Provided
Homemaker/Home Health Aide, Social or medical Day Care, Private Duty Nursing, Alternate Family Care, In-patient care
Union County Administration Building •
10 Elizabethtown Plaza • Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207
County Switchboard (908) 527-4000 •
Toll Free Information (877) 424-1234
