Family Caregiver Resources for Delaware

Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.

AARP developed this family caregiver guide with you, the caregiver, in mind and as a starting point to help you find the services and support you might need throughout your journey.

To order a print copy of this online guide, call the toll-free AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line at 877-333-5885 and indicate which state(s) you would like to receive. A copy will be mailed to you.

Caregiver Resource Centers Network (800-233-9074)
Locations throughout Delaware serve as access points for information on a variety of caregiving topics. The network includes Easterseals senior centers statewide.

Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council (877-825-0750 | 302-298-3249)
Provides free education on money matters, tax help and legal assistance with estate planning.

Delaware State Treasurer’s Office
Provides free education on money matters, tax help and legal assistance with estate planning.

Stand By Me (800-560-3372)
This partnership between the state of Delaware and the United Way offers free one-on-one support to help Delawareans understand more about their money and make good financial decisions. Residents 50 and older can receive financial coaching, access to benefits, workshops and retirement planning.

Delaware Community Legal Aid Society (New Castle County: 302-575-0660; Kent County: 302-674-8500; Sussex County: 302-856-0038)
Provides free legal services to citizens 60 and older, people with disabilities, people living in poverty and more.

Delaware Department of Labor
Provides resources on employment, training, labor market information, unemployment and more.

Delaware Division of Public Health (302-744-4700)
Provides information on COVID-19, free health care clinics, health training and education, community health information, air and water quality, emergency preparedness and more.

Food Bank of Delaware (Newark: 302-292-1305; Milford: 302-424-3301)
Provides senior nutrition programs, mobile pantries, meal boxes and more.

Delaware Aging & Disability Resource Center (800-223-9074) Provides a tool that helps locate service providers statewide, including adult day centers, fall prevention programs and much more.

Delaware State Housing Authority (888-363-8808) Offers rental and mortgage assistance and help with a variety of housing issues.

Delaware Administration for Regional Transit (800-553-3278) Offers statewide transportation solutions to disabled Delawareans of all ages.

Delaware Department of Transportation (800-652-5600 | 302-760-2080) Provides tips on traffic, bus stops and routes, and interactive maps.