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Structured Family Caregiving in Ohio

You're already caring for someone you love. Here's how to get paid, trained, and supported to keep doing it at home, through Medicaid.

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What Does Caregiver Support Look Like in Ohio?

If you're caring for a loved one in Ohio, there are programs that can pay you, support you, and help you navigate your options through Medicaid and state agencies. Here's where to start.
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Get paid as a caregiver in Ohio

Find out how to care for your loved one at home and get compensated through Ohio Medicaid.
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Understand Ohio Medicaid

Everything you need to know about Ohio Medicaid, including benefits, eligibility, and how to apply
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Ohio program details

Learn about Medicaid waivers and self-direction programs that pay family caregivers in Ohio.
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Why Ohio families choose Givers

You're not doing this alone

Join a community of family caregivers who've found real support and a team that has their back.

We handle the hard part

No government portals, no guesswork. We handle enrollment and paperwork so you can focus on your loved one.

Support that doesn't stop at enrollment

Ongoing coaching, training, and quick answers whenever you need them.

Built on trust

SOC2 · HIPAA compliant, so your information stays protected and you stay compliant without the stress.

How it works

How caregiver support works in Ohio

Step 1

Check your eligibility

Answer a few questions, without the clunky government websites.

Step 2

Enroll with our help

If you qualify, Givers handles the paperwork end-to-end. No government portals, no guesswork.

Step 3

Get paid & supported

Receive your stipend, your care team, and ongoing training.

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Who are you caring for?

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Spouse
Child
Other

Resources for caregivers in Ohio

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"I didn't know how I was going to do it. I was drowning in paperwork and couldn't afford to quit my job, but I also couldn't leave my dad alone. Givers made keeping my dad at home possible — and now I actually get paid for the care I was already providing."

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"I would tell anybody, if you love the person you're with, this is the best thing for them."
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"If you're going to go with someone, go with Givers because they're someone who cares."
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"Without Givers, my daughter would not have been able to stay at home."
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"Just to have Givers on my side has meant everything to me."
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"I always wanted to be a nurse, and Givers helped me be a caregiver for my mother-in-law."
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"I didn't know how I was going to do it. Givers made keeping my dad at home possible."
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"I get to spend quality time with my mom, without the stress of how we're going to make it."
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"Givers helped my family get back on our feet after a house fire. If I didn't have Givers, I don't know how I would've handled it all."

Caregiver support in Ohio beyond Givers

ℹ️ Information & referrals
🔄 Respite care
📋 Caregiver training
👥 Support groups
✅ Access to benefits

Common questions about caregiver support in Ohio

What is Structured Family Caregiving in Ohio?
Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) is a Medicaid program that pays a family member or close friend to care for a loved one at home instead of in a nursing facility. In Ohio, the program is called Structured Family Caregiving and operates through PASSPORT and OH Individual Options Waiver. Caregivers receive a tax-free daily stipend, customized resources, and ongoing coaching and training.
→ Learn more about how Structured Family Caregiving works in Ohio
  • Structured Family Caregiving is currently available in Ohio
What kinds of support are available to family caregivers in Ohio?
Family caregivers in Ohio can access programs that provide pay, training, and ongoing care team support. The primary program is Structured Family Caregiving, a Medicaid program that pays a family member or close friend a tax-free stipend to care for a loved one at home. Givers helps caregivers in Ohio determine which programs they qualify for and handles enrollment from start to finish — at no cost to the family.
→ See how to get paid as a caregiver in Ohio
Do I have to be related to the person I care for?
No. In Ohio, Structured Family Caregiving allows family members or friends  to serve as the paid caregiver. The caregiver is required to live with the person they care for. Givers confirms your specific eligibility when you start the process.
Do I need to be on Medicaid to get support?
Most caregiver support programs in Ohio, including Structured Family Caregiving, require the care recipient to be enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid. Some support resources in Ohio are available regardless of Medicaid status. Givers offers a free eligibility check that takes a few minutes and confirms which programs apply to your situation.
Where do I start if I'm new to caregiving in Ohio?
The first step is checking whether you and your loved one qualify for caregiver support programs in Ohio. Givers offers a free eligibility check — answer a few questions about your situation and Givers will identify which programs apply and guide you through enrollment. No government portals or paperwork required.
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Is Givers really free? / Is Givers legit?
Givers is free for caregivers and families. Givers is compensated by the Medicaid programs it works with, not by the people it helps. In Ohio, Givers is a licensed Structured Family Caregiving agency operating under the Ohio Department of Aging, and is SOC2 and HIPAA compliant. Givers has helped 275,000+ families across the country access caregiver support programs.
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Who are you caring for?

Parent
Spouse
Child
Other