FY2026 (OAFC) older americans act title III - family caregivers - older americans act title III - family caregivers

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $9.717 million to the Department of Social & Health Services (doing business as Financial Services Administration) on October 1, 2025, under the National Family Caregiver Support, Title III, Part E program (CFDA 93.052), a formula grant funding multifaceted systems of support services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Washington.

The grant funds information provision to caregivers about available services, assistance in accessing those services, individual counseling and caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services on a limited basis. The Department of Social & Health Services passes funds through an intrastate formula to designated area agencies on aging and councils of governments delivering direct services.

Sub-recipients include the City of Seattle Human Services Department, County of Pierce, County of Snohomish, County of Kitsap, Olympic Area Agency on Aging (serving Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, and Pacific Counties), Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (Spokane County), Northwest Regional Council, Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, the SW Washington Council of Governments on Aging and Disabilities, and Southeast Washington Aging and Long Term Care Council of Governments. These sub-recipients deliver home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support services, respite care, disease prevention and health promotion, transportation assistance, elder rights services, and information and referral support to seniors and family caregivers across Washington's geographic regions.