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	Voluntary caregiver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Voluntary caregiver is the modern terminology for an unpaid spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who assists with activities of daily living and assists those unable to fully take care of themselves.
		The services of one or more voluntary caregivers can be valuable in helping the disabled person live in their own home and/or with their own family, limiting the need and costs of professional home care services, or relocation to group home, assisted living, nursing home, or hospice care settings.
		Caregiver training is sometimes offered by professional agencies to share options and methods for voluntary caregivers to use.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Voluntary_caregiver (477 words)

	When Child Welfare Agencies Rely on Voluntary Kinship Placements
		The socioeconomic risks faced by children in voluntary and private kinship care are significantly higher than children overall and are comparable to the risks faced by children in kinship foster care (Ehrle, Geen, and Clark 2001).
		Voluntary placements occur when there is not enough evidence for legal removal of the child or where the abuse is difficult to prove but the agency still has concerns about the situation.
		It is clear from discussions with workers in Alabama that their use of voluntary placements extends to all children regardless of age or type of abuse or neglect.
	www.urban.org /urlprint.cfm?ID=8368 (3696 words)

	What to expect from the child welfare system
		Also, kin caregivers are usually given some flexibility in the amount of time needed to meet the State's requirements, because the placement of the children is often unexpected.
		Caregivers may find that some of this structure is helpful in dealing with the children's parents, schools, or medical care arrangements; on the other hand, caregivers have less freedom to make decisions on their own about the children.
		Caregivers should ask whether they are required to be licensed in order to care for the children, and whether licensing will allow them to receive foster care payments.
	www.childwelfare.gov /pubs/f_kinshi/f_kinshic.cfm (1322 words)

	The New Atlantis - A Journal of Technology and Society
		At the same time, fewer and fewer people are available to serve as voluntary caregivers: today’s baby boomers had fewer children than their parents; these grown children are more geographically dispersed; and family bonds are increasingly complicated by the high percentage of divorce.
		When caregiving is combined with technical expertise—as in the case of nurses and some social workers—salaries rise to a solidly middle-class level.
		Caregiving need not be paid, it was thought, because its value is intrinsic, and women were able to work without personal wages and public recognition because they knew that everyone understood the singular and indispensable importance of what they did.
	www.thenewatlantis.com /archive/8/lawler.htm (4182 words)

	adoption
		The caregiver should be encouraged to give the child mementos that signify the importance of their relationship while giving the child the clear message that they are permitting the child to go.
		The caregiver should also be given the opportunity to explore the loss of the family they may have envisioned, which could be quite different from the one being formed with a foster child who has their own biological history.
		Whenever possible, it may be helpful for the caregiver to participate in the celebration of the child's move, emphasizing the importance of the caregiver's relationship to the child in an event that symbolizes the union of the child's past with their future.
	www.prairienet.org /dcfs-project/adoption/adoption-02.htm (15942 words)

	Services
		Caregivers do not need to have legal custody in order to apply for TANF benefits, but they do need to meet their State's TANF definition of a kin caregiver.
		Even if a relative caregiver or the caregiver's family does not qualify for TANF benefits, it is possible to apply for and receive benefits for the relative children being cared for in the home.
		Relative caregivers who are licensed foster parents taking care of children placed with them by their local child welfare agency or court may be eligible for such payments.
	www.childwelfare.gov /pubs/f_kinshi/f_kinshid.cfm (957 words)

	Child Protection Services - Action for Child Protection
		Caregivers are relieved of the responsibility until such time as they can be counted on to return to being in charge of protection.
		The objective is to create collaboration with the caregiver in which both the worker and the caregiver have a mutually vested interest in assuring the safety of the child.
		The difficulty of engaging caregivers in collaborative safety planning is related to the fact that CPS is an involuntary intervention.
	www.actionchildprotection.org /archive/article0104.htm (1314 words)

	Caregiver Support - Florida Department of Elder Affairs
		"Grandparent or older individual who is a relative caregiver" means an individual, age 60+, who is the grandparent or step-grandparent of a child, or a relative of a child by blood or marriage.
		be the primary caregiver of the child, because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregiver of the child, and
		Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities.
	elderaffairs.state.fl.us /english/caregiver.html (635 words)

	St. Louis Caregiver Honored
		Simmons was selected from almost two dozen submissions that highlighted the responsibilities, struggles, hurdles and challenges caregivers from throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area face in an effort to provide voluntary care for their aging loved ones.
		"Caregivers are incredible people who are dedicated to serving others, and they frequently are so focused on meeting the needs of their loved one, they forget to allow for time to pamper themselves," stated Ann Bannes, vice-president of St. Andrew's At-Home Services.
		As the winner of the 1st Annual Caregiver Recognition Awards program, Simmons was awarded with a certificate for her dedication and a gift basket equipped with more than $400 worth of goodies designed to pamper the caregiver.
	www.caregivers-usa.org /news/simmons.html (789 words)

	406 - Caregiver Leave - HR Personnel Policies and Practices
		A caregiver leave is a voluntary unpaid leave of absence to care for a seriously ill relative.
		A caregiver leave will be granted to the requesting employee, subject to the provisions of this Section and those included in Section 400 of this Manual.
		Requests for a caregiver leave shall be accompanied by a written notice from the physician or other licensed health care provider, verifying the need for a leave and the probable duration.
	www.yale.edu /ppdev/PersPracWeb/406.html (435 words)

	Senior Health Partners • National Family Caregiver Support Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The child must require a substitute caregiver while their primary kinship caregiver is in need of relief or is otherwise unavailable.
		The Kinship caregiver must be a grandparent or relative caregiver age 60+ who has a legal relationship with the child or is raising the child informally.
		Caregiver or care recipient (person they are caring for) must be 60 or older.
	www.burnhambrook.com /shp/caregiver.html (543 words)

	UT Admin Code R510-401. Utah Caregiver Support Program (UCSP).
		(b) is the primary caregiver of the child because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregiver of the child; and,
		Supplemental services shall serve to maximize the support of caregivers and shall be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of the individual caregiver or care receiver wherever they reside in the State of Utah.
		In cases where caregiver support programs already exist within the community, coordination of these programs and the UCSP is essential to maximize the dollars available for family caregivers and avoid duplication of services.
	www.rules.utah.gov /publicat/code/r510/r510-401.htm (3067 words)

	Find a Caregiver: Home
		A caregiver is either an individual (such as a physician, nurse or social worker) who aids in the identification, prevention or treatment of an illness or disability, or an individual (such as a parent, foster parent or household head) who caters to the needs of a child or dependent adult.
		Voluntary caregiver is the modern expression for an unpaid spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who helps with quotidian activities and assists those who cannot independently care for themselves.
		There are a variety of professional caregivers who watch over the mental, physical and emotional well-being of others who cannot adequately watch over themselves.
	www.findacaregiver.com (212 words)

	California SB 420, 2003
		(2) A designated primary caregiver who transports, processes, administers, delivers, or gives away marijuana for medical purposes, in amounts not exceeding those established in subdivision (a) of Section 11362.77, only to the qualified patient of the primary caregiver, or to the person with an identification card who has designated the individual as a primary caregiver.
		A state or local law enforcement agency or officer shall not refuse to accept an identification card issued by the department unless the state or local law enforcement agency or officer has reasonable cause to believe that the information contained in the card is false or fraudulent, or the card is being used fraudulently.
		The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 provides that a patient or a patient's primary caregiver who possesses or cultivates marijuana for personal medical purposes of the patient upon the written or oral recommendation or approval of a physician is not subject to conviction for offenses relating to possession and cultivation of marijuana.
	www.chrisconrad.com /expert.witness/sb420-03.htm (5881 words)

	Interview Findings
		A CDC caregiver noted that many of the children in her care spend virtually all their waking hours in the CDC, so that what they receive at the center essentially constitutes their upbringing in their early years.
		Caregivers in many CDCs told us that they purchase their own supplies because of inadequate budgets, and because the time between a supply order and receipt of materials can exceed two years.
		Respondents generally believe that caregivers who are themselves military family members are more sympathetic to the often unpredictable demands of military duty, and thus may be more inclined to cover for a parent who must remain in the field or work long hours.
	www.rand.org /pubs/reports/R4145/R4145.sec3.html (18124 words)

	The Caregiver Role and Parkinson's Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Being a caregiver can be physically and emotionally challenging, so you should not feel guilty if you are unable to take on this role.
		As a caregiver, how you can best provide understanding, emotional support, and physical help will depend on what you and the person for whom you are caring decide on together.
		The extent of the 'caring' is varied, with a quarter of caregivers helping the person with Parkinson's disease with five or more aspects of personal care such as dressing and undressing, going to the toilet, turning over in bed, and eating and drinking
	www.stalevo.com /info/caregiver/caregiver_role.jsp (429 words)

	Voluntary Ranks - Faculty Affairs at Yale School of Medicine
		Voluntary faculty are typically clinicians or others who are employed outside of the School but make significant contributions to department programs at the medical center or at affiliated institutions.
		Voluntary faculty typically do not receive compensation or benefits from the School.
		With the approval of the chair, voluntary clinical faculty may become principal investigators of grants.
	info.med.yale.edu /faculty/voluntary.html (271 words)

	Tower Urology Institute for Continence - Research.
		Patient must be mentally coherent and either have sufficient manual dexterity to operate (and, if necessary remove) the device or be assisted by a caregiver.
		Voluntary consent (patient or legal guardian) to participate in the study, following a full explanation of the nature and purpose of the study, by signing the IRB-approved Informed Consent document at the eligibility assessment visit (Week 0).
		If a patient is unable to operate the control unit or to remove the catheter they may still be eligible to enroll in the study without contravening this exclusion criterion if they have a caregiver (trained in device removal) who will attend to bladder emptying for the patient at least four times daily.
	www.towerincontinence.com /research.html (1289 words)

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		Because caregiving can become overwhelming, and some programs may have waiting lists, it’s a good idea to get to know the respite and caregiver assistance programs in your community before you need them.
		For working caregivers, day services may be a cost-effective alternative to home care, and one that allows the family to avoid placement out of the home.
		If you are a caregiver of someone over 18, and have an immediate or emergency need for respite due to caregiver illness or family emergency, you may be eligible to receive one-time respite assistance.
	www.crisisclinic.org /caregiver3.html (1413 words)

	San Francisco Department of Public Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Only one caregiver is allowed per patient unless the caregiver is an employee of a medical institution where the patient is residing.
		A primary caregiver must have a pre-existing relationship with the patient prior to enrolling in the Marijuana Program including assisting the patient with housing, health and/or safety.
		If a qualified patient, person with an identification card, or primary caregiver has a doctor's recommendation that this quantity does not meet the qualified patient's medical needs, the qualified patient, person with an identification card, or primary caregiver may possess an amount of cannabis consistent with the patient's needs.
	www.dph.sf.ca.us /Services/MCIDInfo.htm (1765 words)

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		Family caregivers, in essence, in return for their hard work, receive a penalty for taking care of their families.
		Similarly a worker who had several caregiver spouses, each for 10 years and 1 day of marriage, can have several spouses collecting on his or her record, assuming that none of them loses benefits because of remarriage.
		One proposal involves shared earnings in which $16,500 of spousal income would be imputed to the family caregiver and proportionately deducted from the worker, to cover the period of unpaid family caregiving for children and loved ones.
	www.securemom.com /downloads/MOTHERSsep02.doc (1207 words)

	National Family Caregivers Association
		CAPS assists caregivers of the elderly with information and referrals, a network of support groups, and publications and programs that promote public awareness of the value and the needs of family caregivers.
		The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) is a grassroots organization created to educate, support, empower and advocate for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved ones.
		As a general recommendation, advise the caregiver to contact the county office of senior services or elder affairs, area adult day centers, and/or local social service agencies, all of which provide services to the elderly.
	www.thefamilycaregiver.org /ed/resources.cfm (1853 words)

	Why is Medical Marijuana Legal - Alternative Care Consultants - Southern California
		(B) To ensure that patients and their primary caregivers who obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes upon the recommendation of a physician are not subject to criminal prosecution or sanction.
		(e) For the purposes of this section, Primary caregiver means the individual designated by the person exempted under this act who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health or safety of that person.
		If any provision of this measure or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the measure which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this measure are severable.
	www.accsocal.com /why.php (5438 words)

	Caregiver Resources: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Offers programs and consultation on caregiving issues at local, state, and national levels.
		Created to educate, support, empower, and advocate for the millions of Americans who care for their ill, aged, or disabled loved ones.
		Description: International non-profit organization whose mission is to provide emotional support to, raise consciousness about, and advocate for the spouses/partners and children of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /find_people/voluntary_orgs/vol_org_sub_CG.htm (248 words)

	Faqs (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A caregiver who has multiple marriages, each for 10 years or more, becomes eligible for benefits from all ex-spouse records, but the caregiver can only collect on one benefit check – most likely the highest will be chosen.
		Caregiver credits are projected to provide the greatest benefits to the lowest quintile of earners..
		Caregiver credits will lift the income of unmarried mothers and minority mothers, who are disproportionately lower and moderate wage earners.
	www.securemom.com.cob-web.org:8888 /faqs.htm (3258 words)

	Voluntary Sector Initiative - Caregiver Project
		In the spring of 2003 the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) began a project funded by the Voluntary Sector Initiative of Health Canada.
		The project consisted of conducting a survey to identify existing informal caregiver information and resources in an effort to build a national inventory.
		An advisory committee was created to assist with the preparation of the survey and to oversee the project.
	www.chpca.net /informal_caregivers/VSI-Caregiver_Project.htm (189 words)

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