HFC Caregiver Respite Program - In-Home Respite Grant

Purpose: Cover the cost of professional, in-home care so caregivers can take time for themselves while ensuring quality care for their loved one with dementia.

Award Details:

• Type: 100 hours total of respite care
• Duration: Must be used within 3 months of being awarded
• Format: Professional in-home care only (NO CASH VALUE - cash awards cannot be issued in lieu of in-home care)
• Provider: HFC works with a preferred partner to coordinate in-home care

Geographic Scope:

• United States and Canada
• Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories are not currently eligible

Eligibility Requirements - Must answer YES to ALL:

• Person being cared for has been professionally diagnosed with: Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), vascular dementia, mixed dementia, other dementias, or Parkinson's related dementia
• Person being cared for currently lives at home with applicant
• Applicant is facing financial and emotional hardships due to challenges of caregiving
• Applicant resides in the United States or Canada

Reapplication Policy:

• Only one application per person accepted quarterly (must wait at least 3 months between applications)
• Maximum of 3 awards can be issued to same recipient within 18 months
• Reapplying does not guarantee a new grant or same level of award as previously received

Important Notes:

• If care cannot be provided by a licensed provider within 60 days of award, grant becomes void
• Applicants are not guaranteed three grants or any specific level within 18-month period

Organization Contact:

• Hilarity for Charity Inc.
• 7656 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
• info@wearehfc.org
• EIN#82-2316072

Application Process

Steps:
1. Verify you can answer YES to all eligibility requirements
2. Check your last submission date to ensure at least 3 months have passed since last application (if reapplying)
3. Submit application through HFC's online portal ("Apply now" link available on wearehfc.org/care-grants/)

Required Information:

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