Care for the Caregivers (CFTC) is a relief program aimed at providing a helping hand specifically for carepartners who are the primary, live-in family member responsible for the care of their loved one with FTD or dementia. 50% of our grant funding is reserved for young onset dementia (60 and under) such as FTD and young-onset Alzheimer’s.
When someone receives a CFTC Relief Grant, we meet the caregiver where they are by providing:
Caregivers receive these grants by being nominated by a Care Professional such as a doctor, hospice or social worker involved in the care of your loved one with dementia. It may also be a support group facilitator from a professional organization such as Alzheimer’s San Diego, Lorenzo’s House, Association of FTD (AFTD), etc. All nominators are verified.
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CFTC relief grants cycles are 1-2 times per year (funding driven). Please check back here for when the next cycle opens.
Once an eligible professional nominates a caregiver, the nominee is verified and then completes and application and consent form. Applications are then reviewed for eligiblity, and a select number of awards will then be distributed to caregivers.
About 40% of family caregivers for people with dementia experience depression, compared to just 5-17% of non-caregivers of similar ages. It’s not just stress but the lack of relief that takes a toll. Dementia is not a normal part of aging and can occur at younger ages. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia in those under 60, typically emerging between ages 40-60. Here's how you can help us in the fight for Caregivers.
Dementia touches every corner of the Earth without discrimination. Wives, husbands, sons, daughters, grandchildren etc. become caregivers overnight; without hesitation and full of love. They stay by the side of their loved one as they watch their life partner slowly slip away. But there is an UNMET NEED. Being a live-in caregiver/carepartner creates emotional, physical and financial stress. It is our goal to point the way and offer a helping hand to these families during what is likely the most difficult time in their life.
"I feel like I'm on an island, all on my own."
"I'm a prisoner in my own home."
"Sometimes the emotional toll is the hardest part..."
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As a small nonprofit, the number of grants awarded is directly related to funding availability. Typically, about 10-15 grants are awarded per year. If you are not in need of financial assistance but wish to support other caregivers, please consider supporting our program.
The grant amount varies and is capped at a maximum value of $1,000.
The grant is intended for primary, live-in family caregivers. If your husband is in a care facility, you would not meet the eligibility criteria.
The grant cycles occur 1-2 times per year, depending on funding availability. Please check the website for updates on the next cycle.
The grant is specifically for care partners who are the primary, live-in family members responsible for the care of their loved one with dementia.
The process varies, but generally, it takes a few weeks during the nomination phase and an additional few weeks to receive the grant. Factors influencing the timeline include the number of applications being processed, the availability of the nominee for interviews, and staffing considerations, as our team is primarily composed of volunteers who hold multiple positions.
No, individuals may receive the grant only once.
You can request a nomination from a professional such as a doctor, hospice worker, social worker, or a support group facilitator from organizations like Alzheimer’s San Diego, Lorenzo’s House, or the Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). The nominator can nominate you directly on our site when the grant cycle is open.
No, self-nominations are not accepted. This is in order to maintain the integrity of the program and streamline the process. Nominations must be made by a professional involved in the care of your loved one with dementia. This process allows us to vet the nominator and minimize the efforts of already overwhelmed caregivers.
Yes, our mission is to be a conduit between resources and caregivers. Please contact us. We would love to have a conversation, understand what your needs are, and help point the way. Check out our website for additional resources such as the FTT Podcast, disease and caregiver information, and immersive education workshops.
If you're not in need of financial assistance but wish to help other caregivers, please consider supporting our program through donations or volunteering.
