Family Care (FC) Program
Family Care is a nonskilled, nontechnical attendant care service for eligible adults who are functionally limited in performing activities of daily living. Primary Home Care provider agencies have the option of providing these services. Family Care services are provided by an attendant and do not require the supervision of a registered nurse.
Services
- Escort: Attendants accompany clients on trips to obtain medical diagnosis, treatment or both. This service does not include the direct transportation of the client by the attendant.
- Home Management: Assistance with housekeeping activities
that support the client’s health and safety, including:
- changing bed linens
- housekeeping
- doing laundry
- shopping
- storing purchased items
- washing dishes
- Personal Care: Help with activities related
to the care of the client's physical health, including:
- bathing
- dressing
- grooming
- routine hair and skin care
- preparing meals
- feeding
- exercising
- helping with self-administered medication
- toileting
- transferring/ambulating
Financial eligibility requirements
Financial eligibility is determined by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Other eligibility requirements
- Be age 18 or older.
- Meet specified functional needs criteria. The level of impairment is measured during a functional assessment interview with a DADS caseworker.
- Have unmet needs for home management and/or personal care tasks.
Availability
Services are available statewide.
How to apply for services
Contact your local DADS office.
To learn more
- Family Care provider website
- Access and Intake Community Options Manual (PDF format)
- DADS Reference Guide
Updated: February 23, 2011