Caregiver Support in Texas: Where Family Caregivers Can Start
Caring for an older parent, spouse or friend often starts small and grows. Appointments, medications, meals, paperwork and worry can pile up, and many caregivers do not think of themselves as caregivers at all.
What federal caregiver support looks like
The Administration for Community Living's National Family Caregiver Support Program provides grants to states and territories to fund supports for family and informal caregivers. The program lists five types of service:
Information about available services
Help gaining access to services
Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
Respite care
Supplemental services, on a limited basis
The program's page lists who is eligible, including adult family members or other informal caregivers of people age 60 and older, and caregivers of people of any age with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Services and availability vary by state and community, so check with your local agency about what is offered near you. Its page is last modified March 18, 2026.
Small steps that help
Write down what you do each week. Seeing it on paper helps you ask for specific help.
Ask other family members to take one defined task.
Look up local options through 2-1-1 Texas by dialing 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905.
Plan short breaks, even small ones, and ask about respite options.
Taking care of yourself counts
Caregiver stress is real. This post is general information and not medical advice. If you feel overwhelmed, talk with your own health provider.
Safety note
For a medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. AEIC case management is not a crisis service.
Not sure which route fits?
Answer a few questions with AEIC Find My Path to see which AEIC route may fit. Or call 877-396-3330. No outcomes, funding or services are promised, and staff review every request.
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