{"id":75286,"date":"2026-10-23T17:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T17:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardianhomecareusa.com\/az\/?p=75286"},"modified":"2026-11-02T22:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:26:37","slug":"how-to-get-paid-to-care-for-a-family-member-in-connecticut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardianhomecareusa.com\/connecticut\/blog\/how-to-get-paid-to-care-for-a-family-member-in-connecticut\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Paid to Care for a Family Member or Friend in Connecticut"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"75286\" class=\"elementor elementor-75286\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b67a8c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57b67a8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1d3327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1d3327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany Connecticut families start out helping a parent, relative, or friend with a few daily tasks and end up providing most of their care. If that sounds familiar, there may be a way to get paid for it. Connecticut\u2019s Adult Family Living (AFL) program pays an eligible caregiver who lives in the same home as the person receiving care. [1] Here is how it works, who qualifies, and how to start.\n<h3><i>AFL in Connecticut at a Glance<\/i><\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n \t<li><i>AFL is a service of the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS). It is offered under two state programs: the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) and the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Waiver. [1]<\/i><\/li>\n \t<li><i>The person receiving care must be eligible for one of those programs. [1]<\/i><\/li>\n \t<li><i>The caregiver lives in the home and is often a family member or friend. [1]<\/i><\/li>\n \t<li><i>Caregivers receive a stipend that the state describes as non-taxable. [1]<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>1. What Is Adult Family Living (AFL) in Connecticut?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">AFL lets an older adult or an adult with a disability receive personal care at home from a caregiver who lives there. Either the caregiver moves into the home of the person receiving care, or the person moves into the caregiver\u2019s home. [1] DSS added AFL as a service under CHCPE and the PCA Waiver in 2013. [4]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Care can include personal care, meal preparation, supervision for safety, social and recreational activities, and reminders to take medication. [4] Recipients also get help with transportation, shopping, and meals. [1]<\/p>\n\n<h2>2. Who Qualifies to Receive Care Through Connecticut\u2019s AFL Program?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The person receiving care has to qualify for one of two programs:<\/p>\n\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n \t<li><strong>CHCPE:<\/strong> Connecticut residents age 65 or older who are at risk of nursing home placement or need a nursing home level of care, and who meet the program\u2019s financial criteria. [2] See our guide to <a href=\"\/connecticut\/blog\/chcpe-vs-pca-waiver\">CHCPE and the PCA Waiver<\/a> for the differences.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>PCA Waiver:<\/strong> adults ages 18 to 64 with a physical disability and a long-term health condition that requires hands-on care, cueing, or supervision, who also meet financial criteria. [3] The state keeps a waiting list for this program, and openings are filled in the order referrals arrive. [3]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Who Can Be a Paid Family Caregiver Under AFL?<\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n \t<li><strong>The caregiver lives in the home.\u00a0<\/strong>[1][4]<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Friends and relatives can both qualify.<\/strong> A relative can be the paid caregiver as long as they are not a \u201clegally liable relative.\u201d [4] That is a legal term, so check with DSS or our team before planning around AFL if you are unsure whether your relationship qualifies.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>The caregiver must meet basic requirements.<\/strong> The AFL agency verifies that the caregiver is at least 18, in good health, and able to follow instructions, report changes in the person\u2019s condition, and keep records. [4]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. How AFL Works: Levels of Care, Stipends, and Caregiver Support<\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n \t<li><strong>A DSS assessment sets the level of care.<\/strong> There are four levels, based on the person\u2019s needs with daily activities, supervision, and any cognitive or behavioral challenges. [1][4]<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>A state-authorized agency supports the caregiver.<\/strong> It provides training and support, supervises the care, and pays the caregiver. [1][4]<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>The stipend depends on the care level.<\/strong> The state describes it as non-taxable. [1] For your own situation, ask a tax professional.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Medication has limits.<\/strong> AFL caregivers may supervise a person taking their own medication, but they may not administer it. [4]<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Room and board are not covered.<\/strong> Those costs are negotiated between the caregiver and the person receiving care. [4]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State rules also call for relief for the caregiver. [4] That is where <a href=\"\/connecticut\/home-care-services\/respite-care-services\/\">respite care<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n\n<h2>5. How to Apply for Adult Family Living in Connecticut<\/h2>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n \t<li><strong>Check which program fits.<\/strong> CHCPE is for ages 65 and older who need help with daily activities, and the PCA Waiver is for ages 18 to 64 with a physical disability. See our <a href=\"YOUR-POST-2-URL\">CHCPE vs. PCA Waiver comparison<\/a> if you&#8217;re not sure.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Apply through DSS.<\/strong> For CHCPE, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplacect.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSS_CHCPE_W-1487-Community-Options-Referral-Form-English-01.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download the DSS application<\/a> and mail it to DSS Community Options or fax it to 860-424-4963, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascendami.com\/CTHomeCareForElders\/Default\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete the online form<\/a>. [2] For the PCA Waiver, call DSS at <a href=\"tel:+18604244904\">860-424-4904<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.ct.gov\/access\/jsp\/access\/Home.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply online<\/a>, then wait for an opening. [3]<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Complete the care manager&#8217;s assessment.<\/strong> DSS&#8217;s assessment sets the level of care, from four levels. [1][4] For the PCA Waiver, when a slot opens, a care manager visits the home, assesses the person&#8217;s needs, and explains how the program works. [3]<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Work with an AFL provider.<\/strong> A state-authorized agency supervises the care, trains and supports the caregiver, and handles caregiver pay. [1][4] You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.211ct.org\/search?terms=Adult%20Family%20Living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search for AFL providers in your area<\/a> through 211 Connecticut. [1]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Questions about applying? Call DSS toll-free at <a href=\"tel:+18004455394\">800-445-5394<\/a>. [5]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For the Medicaid side of the process, see our page on <a href=\"\/connecticut\/home-care-services\/home-care-covered-by-connecticut-medicaid\/\">Home Care Covered By Connecticut Medicaid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>6. Paid Family Caregiver FAQs: Living Together, Taxes, and Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Can I get paid to care for my parent in Connecticut?<\/strong>\nYes, through AFL, if your parent is eligible for CHCPE or the PCA Waiver and you live in the same home. [1][4]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Do I have to move in with the person I care for?<\/strong>\nThe caregiver has to live in the home, but it can be either person\u2019s home. Either the caregiver moves in, or the person moves into the caregiver\u2019s home.[1][4]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Is the AFL stipend taxable?<\/strong>\nThe state describes it as non-taxable. [1] A tax professional can confirm how that applies to you.<\/p>\n\n<h2>7. Check Eligibility Before You Apply for AFL<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Three questions trip up many families:<\/p>\n\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n \t<li>Is your loved one eligible, and for which program?<\/li>\n \t<li>Does your relationship qualify under the \u201clegally liable relative\u201d rule?<\/li>\n \t<li>Can you wait for a PCA Waiver opening?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It is worth checking all three before you apply. Talk to our team first. We can help you understand eligibility, what DSS will look at, and what to expect. Call us at <a href=\"tel:475-290-0060\">475-290-0060<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhomecareusa.com\/ct\/%22\/connecticut\/contact-us\/#contactform\">request a callback<\/a>\u00a0by completing our quick contact form<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2>8. References<\/h2>\n<p>[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplacect.org\/services-and-supports\/housing\/adult-family-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adult Family Living<\/a>: Connecticut Department of Social Services, MyPlaceCT.<\/p>\n\n<p>[2] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplacect.org\/services-and-supports\/financial-options\/ct-home-care-program-for-elders-chcpe\/\">CT Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)<\/a>: Connecticut Department of Social Services, MyPlaceCT.<\/p>\n\n<p>[3] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplacect.org\/services-and-supports\/financial-options\/personal-care-assistance-pca-waiver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Waiver<\/a>: Connecticut Department of Social Services, MyPlaceCT.<\/p>\n\n<p>[4] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huskyhealthct.org\/providers\/provider_postings\/CT_Home_Care_Program_for_Elders.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CT Home Care Program for Elders: Adult Family Living<\/a>: Medical Assistance Program Provider Bulletin 2013-50, Connecticut Department of Social Services, December 2013.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Connecticut families start out helping a parent, relative, or friend with a few daily tasks and end up providing most of their care. 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