Final Report from the California Task Force on Family Caregiving
Posted at July 2018
in Reports
On October 20th, 2016 the Task Force met for its inaugural meeting. At this meeting, members agreed upon six priority areas to guide their work
- Integrated approach to care management
- Comprehensive array & continuum of services
- Caregiver compensation
- Data on caregivers and services
- Access to affordable & accessible services
- Education and training
In addition to these priority areas, Task Force members identified several values to consider as they developed recommendations. Key values included:
- Supporting diverse needs, including cultural awareness, cultural competency, and sensitivity
- Person- & family-centered care
- Work-life balance
- Choice & options for caregivers (e.g., capacity to be a caregiver)
- Supporting paid caregivers
This Final Report elaborates on the priority areas identified by Task Force members and describes next steps toward creating recommendations.