Who this may help: Adult family members and other unpaid caregivers exploring support for their caring role.
Official information checked Nov 1, 2026. Program staff decide eligibility and access; this guide does not assess care needs.
Different kinds of support do different things
Training can help with practical caring tasks. Counseling focuses on the caring role and concerns. A group offers shared support. Respite provides a break from care. Ask which service a local organization actually offers, who it serves and whether accessible or remote options are available.
A general caregiving listing does not establish counselor qualifications, training courses or an active group. Our resource route explains where to ask when provider-specific evidence is missing.
- Who leads the service, and what qualifications or experience are relevant?
- Is it individual, group, remote or in person?
- What criteria, charges, schedule and access arrangements apply?
Ask the ADRC about local programs
Florida’s National Family Caregiver Support Program includes information, help accessing services, counseling, groups, training and respite. Its adult-care route includes adult family members providing home or community care for someone aged 60 or older; other caregiving routes have different criteria. Ask the ADRC which applies.
The Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative has separate dementia-related caregiver support. A statewide program description does not confirm a particular local session, space or provider offering.
Plan a break with the right service
If you need time away from caring, discuss the setting, dates, support and handover with a respite provider. APD’s iBudget respite description is limited to people under 21 living in the family home; it must not be treated as general respite for adults of every age. Ask the appropriate program about the route available to your family.