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Delaware Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Start here for information, referrals, and a statewide resource database.
Delaware
Delaware resources for caregivers
These are Delaware entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports, job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportSupport
Supports and services for caregivers (DSAAPD)
State overview of caregiver supports (adult day, case management, PERS, personal care, etc.).
RespiteResources
Caregiving & respite resources (ADRC)
Search caregiving and respite resources and contact the ADRC team for help.
Medicaid LTSSManaged care
Diamond State Health Plan — Plus (DSHP-Plus)
Delaware’s integrated LTSS initiative (DSHP-Plus) information and program materials.
Self-directedGetting paid
Attendant Services (self-directed)
Self-directed program where participants serve as employers of their attendants (financial/functional criteria apply).
Work & leaveJob support
Paid leave and job-protected leave (FMLA)
Delaware paid leave program updates plus federal job-protected leave (FMLA).
Benefits portalApply
ASSIST: apply for benefits
Online application for Delawareans to apply for health and social service programs.
SafetyAPS
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Report suspected abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Long-term careOmbudsman
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Advocacy and complaint resolution for residents and people receiving home/community-based services.