KIT For Caregivers

KIT for Caregivers: Knowledge, Information, and Tools

RCAW offers a collection of free online courses, discussion topics, files, and worksheets that cover a variety of topics for primary caregivers.

Respite 101 for Family Caregivers – An Introduction to Respite in Wisconsin: This course will provide information about the benefits of respite, settings respite can be found in, how funding works for respite care in WI, and how to apply to the major funding sources. 

This information is available in two ways Video Webinar or Online Training Module.  

How to Hire, Train, and Retain Respite Workers: In this course, primary caregivers will receive information and tools to find, hire, and retain a respite provider. Various worksheets and checklists will be given and available for download in the “files” section of your training account.

This information is available in two ways: Video Webinar or Online Training Module.

We understand that some caregivers might not have the time or accessibility to take the How to Hire, Train, and Retain Respite Providers course.  If so, we have made the worksheets available to download. Click the links below!

Running background checks:

  • Use the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS) available on the DOJ website by clicking here.
  • You can access information regarding Caregiver background checks by clicking here.

How to Hire, Train, and Retain Provider Course Worksheets:

Other resources:

RCAW Respite Grant Program

Below are the dollars awarded to family caregivers, agencies, and new and existing programs to increase respite care statewide. To learn more about our grants, here.

Updated November 01, 2024 

Dollars Awarded to New & Existing Respite Provider Agencies
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Dollars Awarded for the Group Respite Grant Program
0
Dollars Awarded for the Caregiver Respite Grant Program
0
Dollars Awarded for the Supplemental Respite Grant Program
0