Support for Caregivers in Indiana

Caring for a loved one with a disability can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. At Daniel’s Place, we believe caregivers deserve support, rest, and access to helpful resources.

This page provides trusted Indiana-based resources to help families find respite care, financial support, advocacy, and guidance.

If you ever feel unsure where to start, you can also ask Dani, the Daniel’s Place Care Companion, for help navigating these options.

Respite Care Resources

Daniel’s Place

Daniel’s Place provides compassionate respite care for individuals with disabilities of all ages while giving caregivers time to rest and recharge.

Learn more about our services:
https://danielsplace.org/respite

Indiana Family to Family

Indiana Family to Family helps families understand respite options and other support services.

Their resources explain:

types of respite care
waiver-funded respite services
local respite programs
how to find providers

Learn more:
https://www.inf2f.org/fs_respite.html

Finding Disability Services in Indiana

Indiana Disability Resource Finder

The Indiana Disability Resource Finder is one of the best tools for locating services across the state.

Families can search for:

respite providers
therapy services
transportation
disability organizations
caregiver support programs

Search for services:
https://www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org

Indiana Waiver and Support Programs

Many Indiana families receive support through Medicaid waiver programs, which may include respite care and other services.

Common programs include:

• Family Supports Waiver (FSW)
• Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH)
• Health and Wellness Waiver
• Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver

These programs may provide services such as:

respite care
community support
therapy services
employment supports

Learn more about Indiana waiver programs:
https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/

Waiver Help and Advocacy

Indiana Waiver Ombudsman

If you have concerns about waiver services or need help navigating the system, the Statewide Waiver Ombudsman may be able to assist.

They help families resolve issues related to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

Learn more:
https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/statewide-waiver-ombudsman/

Additional Caregiver Support

CHOICE Program

Indiana’s CHOICE program may provide services such as respite care and other supports for older adults and some individuals with disabilities.

Learn more:
https://www.in.gov/fssa/da/choice/

When Caregiving Feels Overwhelming

Many caregivers experience exhaustion, stress, and isolation. Seeking support is a healthy and important step.

If you need assistance:

• explore respite options
• connect with caregiver support organizations
• reach out to the Daniel’s Place team

We are here to help.

Contact Daniel’s Place:
https://danielsplace.org/contact

Caregiver Burnout Help

Family Caregiver Alliance

🔗 https://www.caregiver.org

This organization provides:

caregiver education and toolkits
online support groups
one-on-one caregiver assistance
stress and burnout resources

They focus on helping caregivers manage emotional stress and navigate complex care systems.

Caregiver Action Network

🔗 https://www.caregiveraction.org

Offers:

peer support forums
caregiver toolkits and guides
a free Caregiver Help Desk

Caregivers can contact experts for help navigating difficult caregiving situations and burnout.

ARCH National Respite Network

🔗 https://archrespite.org

Provides:

respite care education
a national respite locator
tools to help caregivers prevent burnout

Respite care is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce caregiver exhaustion.

Indiana Caregiver Burnout Resources

Indiana Family to Family

🔗 https://www.inf2f.org

Indiana Family to Family helps families:

understand respite care options
navigate waiver services
connect with support networks

They focus on families with disabilities and special health needs.

Indiana Disability Resource Finder

🔗 https://www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org

A searchable directory for:

respite care providers
therapy services
disability programs
caregiver support organizations

This tool helps families find services across Indiana.

Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Indiana

🔗 https://www.alz.org/indiana/support

Offers:

caregiver support groups
a 24/7 helpline (800-272-3900)
online caregiver communities

These groups provide emotional support and shared experience for caregivers.

Joy’s House Caregiver Support (Indiana)

🔗 https://joyshouse.org/caregiver-support

Services include:

caregiver education programs
community support groups
planning tools and resources

They focus on helping caregivers maintain their own health and well-being.