Statewide Respite Care Program (SWR) | Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services
101 S Shore Rd, Unit 217, Northfield, NJ 08225
Eligibility
Available to NJ residents with a functional impairment(s), receiving daily care/supervision from an uncompensated caregiver age 18 or older.
Care recipients must:
- Reside in the community
- Provide documentation confirming medical eligibility
- Meet financial eligibility criteria: Gross monthly income below $2,742 per month (single) and below $5,484 (couple). Assets below $40,000 (single) and $60,000 (couple).
Required documents
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Hours
Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Application process
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Fees
Sliding scale ranges from 0% to 25% of the cost of services, based on the care recipient's income. Contact for more information.
Service area
Atlantic County, NJ
Provides 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 for a caregiver to shop/do errands, get medical care, attend to personal matters, rest, vacation, have surgery/medical procedure, or handle an emergency.
Providing organization
Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services
Addresses the needs of youth, families, disabled and senior citizens. Trained staff are available to provide such services as information and referral, outreach, case management and juvenile/family crisis intervention to eligible individuals.