Overview

Alaska’s Family Caregiver Support Program helps caregivers of all ages who care for someone 60 or older and grandparents 55 or older raising grandchildren.

A caregiver can be anyone who offers support, from a neighbor providing daily check-ins to a family member assisting with daily tasks. Caregiving can be formal or informal and often involves helping with challenges related to aging, disability, illness, or mental impairments.

If you are a caregiver seeking assistance or resources, support is available.

Who qualifies?

The following specific populations of caregivers are eligible to receive services:

  • Adult family members or other informal caregivers providing care to individuals 60 years of age and older
  • Adult family members or other informal providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders 
  • Older relatives (not parents) age 55 and older providing care to children under the age of 18
  • Older relatives, including parents, age 55 and older providing care to adults ages 18-59 with disabilities

Included Services:

Family caregivers need information, assistance, counseling, training, and respite to continue caring for their loved one(s) at home. National Family Caregiver Support Program Grantees provide five types of services:

  • Information to caregivers about available services
  • Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services
  • Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training
  • Respite care; and
  • Supplemental services, on a limited basis

How to sign up

Contact one of the National Family Caregiver Support grantees below

National Family Caregiver Support grantees

Name

Address

City/Zip Code

Phone

Email

Service Provided

1016 W Sixth Ave, Ste 200

Anchorage, AK 99501

1-888-478-2572

  • Free, direct legal assistance to caregivers
  • Outreach and Community Education on legal issues relevant to caregivers, elders, and the general public
  • Information and Assistance on legal services and legal resources to caregivers, elders, the general public, and other social service and related agencies.

1131 E International Airport Rd

Anchorage, AK 99518

907-276-2700

  • Family caregiver outreach, referral coordination, and individualized case management support
  • Connect caregivers to dementia-specific resources, education, and supportive services
  • Caregiver counseling support
  • Caregiver support by helping them access resources, reduce stress, improve coping skills, and strengthen their support systems.

1750 Abbott Rd

Anchorage, AK 99507

907-561-3313

  • Caregiver counseling and coaching
  • Caregiver Case Management / Care Coordination
  • Caregiver Training and Education
  • Caregiver support groups
  • Information about available services
  • Assistance in referrals, gaining access to services
  • Public information, outreach, and education

1803 Glacier Hwy

Juneau, AK 99801

907-463-6100

  • Information about available services
  • Access to services
  • Caregiver support groups, individual counseling and training
  • Respite and Supplemental Services                                                                        

805 Airport Way

Fairbanks, AK 99701

907-456-8901

  • Information to caregivers about available support services
  • Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to these services
  • Individual guidance, organization of support groups and caregiver training
  • Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from caregiving responsibilities
  • Supplemental services to complement care provided by caregivers, provided on a limited basis.

265 E. Pioneer Ave, Suite 3

Homer, AK 99603

907-235-6899

  • Respite Care for family caregivers assisting loved ones who are aging, seriously ill, living with dementia, or recovering from brain injury—relieving stress and enabling continued care at home
  • Connection & Daily Living Support, including assistance with everyday tasks that reduce isolation and promote independence
  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support, offering care navigation and community resources for families facing cognitive decline
  • Medical Equipment Loan Program, providing free access to durable medical equipment—enhancing safety, comfort, and dignity at home
  • Certified Death Doula Services, delivering non-medical, end-of-life care grounded in compassion and choice
  • Grief & Bereavement Services, offering structured support to clients, grieving the loss of a loved one(s)
  • Care Navigation, connecting clients to community healthcare providers and services across our local and regional network.

50025 Lake Marie Avenue

Nikiski, AK 99611

907-776-7654

  • Respite Care: A few hours — or more — of relief so caregivers can rest, run errands, or simply breathe. Respite is available on a scheduled basis and can grow as needs grow
  • In-Home Assistance: Support that comes directly to the caregiver's home. Help with daily tasks that reduce the physical and emotional load of full-time caregiving
  • Resources & Connection: Access to information, referrals, and a community of others in similar seasons. Caregivers don't have to figure this out alone. The program is Peninsula-wide — not just for Nikiski residents.

1132 S. Chugach St

Palmer, AK 99645

907-745-5454

  • Chore Services: Keeping up with the housework can be tough. Enjoy a clean, relaxing home with the help of someone who can take care of your main living areas. Our chore workers are experienced at making your home clean, comfortable, and beautifu
  • Respite Services: Respite services are designed to provide the family caregiver a much-needed break from caring for a loved one so you can relieve stress, restore energy, and provide the life balance you need to provide the best care.

302 Erskine Ave

Kodiak, AK 99615

907-486-6181

  • Caregivers can receive respite services so they may take a break from their caregiving duties. They may also attend training, access links to local services, such as assisted living, and help family members identify senior programs here, in other states, or in other countries.
  • Also available is the Resource Guide for Seniors, which includes references for local, state, and national resources.

122 1st Ave

Fairbanks, AK 99701

907-452-8251

  • Outreach, Information, and Assistance
  • Caregiver Assessment and Service Planning
  • Respite Services
  • Education and Ongoing Support
  • Care Coordination and Monitoring
  • Collaboration and Partnerships
  • Quality Assurance and Safety

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