Family Caregiver Program in Florida: Get Paid to Care for Your Child

Introducing an exciting opportunity through SB 1156, the Family Caregiver Program in Florida, now allows families to get paid to care for their medically complex child. Team Select Home Care is recognized by many as the best agency for Medicaid caregivers in Florida, offering comprehensive caregiver support and advocacy to medically fragile families.

What is the Family Caregiver Program in Florida (SB 1156)?

The Family Caregiver Program Florida, established through Senate Bill 1156, allows parents and legal guardians to become trained, certified, and paid caregivers for their medically complex child at home. Team Select Home Care Florida has offices across the state of Florida, providing local support in Broward, Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, St. Pete/Clearwater, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.

Florida has introduced an exciting opportunity through SB 1156, the Family Caregiver Program, allowing families to get paid to care for their medically complex child. This innovative model mirrors successful programs in Colorado (Family CNA) and Arizona (Family LHA), which have helped thousands of families receive the support and financial stability they deserve. Team Select has been a pioneer in these programs and is excited to help families across the beautiful state of Florida.

What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Family Caregiver in Florida?

Many families are choosing to become paid caregivers through Team Select Home Care because of:

• Dedicated Relationship Manager(s): Clear communication and personal support through every step of the process.
• Fast-Tracked Medicaid Support: Team Select helps with your paperwork, training registration, and certification process.
• Comprehensive Training: Specialized training ensuring state guideline are met for care taking excellence.
• Financial Stability: Reliable source of income through Medicaid reimbursement.

How Can I Qualify for Paid Family Programs and Start Training?

Parents, legal guardians, or family members of a child or adult who receives Private Duty Nursing through Medicaid can be eligible for this program. If eligible, family members must complete the required caregiver training before they can begin receiving Medicaid reimbursement for the care of their medically complex child. Team Select will provide this training for you at no cost.

Florida Family Home Health Aide training includes:

• Core competency modules on home care
• Pediatric-specific training tailored to your child’s medical condition and needs
• Emergency preparedness and essential nursing skills
• Certification through approved providers (we’ll connect you)

Training hours vary based on your previous experience and caregiving responsibilities.

Why Choose Team Select Home Care?

With our 47 locations nationwide, Team Select is recognized as family caregiver experts and committed to family caregiver advocacy ensuring Medicaid paid parent caregivers have complete support in their home care journey.

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