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CAREGIVER PROGRAMS PROGRAM OF GENERAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES (PGCSS) The Program of General Caregiver Support Services provides resources, education and support to caregivers of
Veterans. The Veteran does not need to have a service-connected condition for which the caregiver is needed, and may have served during any era. Caregivers who enroll in PGCSS have access to
education and training, including courses at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Additionally, caregivers can participate in support services and take advantage of VA home and community
based care. Learn more about PGCSS and how to enroll PROGRAM OF COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS (PCAFC) The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is for
eligible Veterans who have incurred, or aggravated a serious injury, in the line of duty on or before May 7, 1975 or on or after September 11, 2001. This program provides many services to
caregivers of eligible Veterans to include, but not limited to: resources, education, support, a financial stipend, mental health counseling, respite care, health insurance (if eligible) and
certain beneficiary travel (if eligible). Learn more about PCAFC and how to enroll Review the PCAFC fact sheet VA RESPITE CARE Respite Care is a program that pays for care for a short time
when a Veteran’s family Caregivers need a break, need to run errands, or need to go out of town for a few days. Respite Care can be helpful to Veterans of all ages, and their Caregiver. If
you have questions, or to inquire if respite care might be a service available for you, please contact the following: * If you have a VA Social Work Case Manager, please call them directly.
* If you are enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), please call your Caregiver Support team. * If neither of the above apply to you, please call
primary care social work at . Learn more about the VA Respite Care program Resources for Caregivers - Respite - VA Caregiver Support Program
