Illinois Compiled Statutes 320 ILCS 65/10 – Legislative intent
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It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a multi-faceted family caregiver support program to assist unpaid family caregivers and grandparents or other older individuals who are relative caregivers, who are informal providers of in-home and community care to older individuals or children.
Services provided under this program shall do the following:
(1) Provide information, relief, and support to
Services provided under this program shall do the following:
(1) Provide information, relief, and support to
family and other unpaid caregivers of older individuals and children.
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(2) Encourage family members to provide care for
their family members who are older individuals and children.
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(3) Provide temporary substitute support services or
living arrangements to allow a period of relief or rest for caregivers.
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(4) Be provided in the least restrictive setting
available consistent with the individually assessed needs of older individuals and children.
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(5) Include services appropriate to the needs of
family members caring for older individuals and children, including older individuals with dementia.
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(6) Provide family caregivers with services that
enable them to make informed decisions about current and future care plans, solve day-to-day caregiving problems, learn essential care giving skills, and locate services that may strengthen their capacity to provide care.
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