Tennessee Caregiver Coalition Respite Voucher Program

Tennessee Caregiver Coalition Respite Voucher Program is sponsored by Tennessee Caregiver Coalition. Offers financial assistance for respite services for caregivers of all ages. These funds can be used for music therapy and adapted music lessons.

Identify yourself as a caregiver, and understand what respite care involves. Find resources that allow you to take a break from caregiving. There is a way for you to help.

See how you can benefit family caregivers in need. The Tennessee Caregiver Coalition provides resources that enable caregivers to reclaim a little piece of themselves and restore balance to their lives and relationships.

Applications for the Respite Voucher Program are Accepted Must Submit a New Application Each Year 6201 Hickory Valley Rd | Nashville We envision a world in which caregivers are fully supported, connected and uplifted each day. The mission of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition is to be responsive to the needs of caregivers by providing relief and support services.

Our Organizational Values Community - We build and support a sense of belonging and authenticity for all people. Compassion - We want all people to be seen, heard and valued. We also offer opportunities to increase understanding.

Justice - We serve caregivers of all backgrounds and stand up as an organization against injustice that impact our caregivers and staff. Transparency - We are honest in our words and actions, work with integrity, provide as much information as possible in all our interactions, amplify the voice of caregivers and respond to their feedback and needs. Wellness - We believe in creating a space for wellness as defined by the individual.

PEOPLE CARING in Tennessee Whether you would like to donate time, talent, money or items, we have a way for you to help. Your gift will help family caregivers to have the respite they need. Respite Care gives you time to Recharge Take a break by utilizing the services & resources provided by the TN Caregiver Coalition.

“Thank you SO much for my care package! I cried when I got it. As a single mom, no one has even asked how I am doing during this horrible time we are going through.

I haven't received a gift for me in a long time. I felt seen and loved. “TN Respite has probably been the single most effective, helpful program we have ever participated in, as far as meeting our needs with two autistic/ADHD kiddos.

I'm a better parent, and the opportunities they've had to enjoy summer camps or just have fun with a respite provider have been wonderful for them! I just wanted to say thank you. ” “Please know that your organization contributed so much to improving mom’s quality of life over the last two years.

We can never thank you enough. ” “The support your organization provided was a godsend as my mother was starting to pass away. You did everything you promised.

It provided us with a great source of comfort and I will never forget it. ” “Because I’m now able to pay for respite care thanks to the TCC, I’ve been able to make time for therapy for the first time. ” “My wife loves her volunteer and can’t wait to get me out of the house so she and her volunteer can be alone together!

Thank you so much for providing this service. Our volunteer has already changed our lives so much. ” “I am at a loss for words to describe the wonderfulness of the experience of my spa day thanks to your Touch program.

All of my cares just melted away as I was pampered and treated like a queen! I left at the end of the day floating over the ground. What a great gift!

Thank you! ” “The Caregiver Peer Support Group and its facilitators and all the attendees really have my caregiver heart aglow!!!!! This was the most wonderful thing.

We can help provide assistance to those in need. Simply reach out to us through our helpline number. We are available during business hours.

In 1996, a small group of individuals interested in respite met to discuss the status of respite in Tennessee. They called themselves the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition and set goals of raising respite awareness and increasing respite services in Tennessee. This group received funding to further their efforts, which included developing a universal access point for respite and organizing Respite Awareness Days at the state Capitol.

By 2000, the work had expanded to create a need for a full-time coordinator. At this time, the organization operated from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. As the organization evolved, the TCC transformed into an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, which allowed it to receive grants and donations to support respite services.

In 2006, Congress passed the Lifespan Respite Act. Three years later, Tennessee was one of the first seven states to receive a three-year Lifespan Respite grant. Through its work, the TCC has gained national presence and developed connections with respite leaders across the country.

Today, the original goals set by that small group of volunteers in 1996 still remain at the heart of the TCC’s mission to enhance the quality of life for caregivers throughout Tennessee.