Family Caregiver Support in Georgia | Givers

Structured Family Caregiving in Georgia

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 Georgia?

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

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Get paid as a caregiver in Georgia
Find out how to care for your loved one at home and get compensated through Georgia Medicaid.
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Understand Georgia Medicaid
Everything you need to know about Georgia Medicaid, including benefits, eligibility, and how to apply
Georgia Medicaid guide →

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

You're not doing this alone

Join a community of family caregivers with a team that has their back.

We handle the hard part

No government portals, no guesswork — we handle enrollment and paperwork.

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.

How caregiver support works in Georgia

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 portals, no guesswork.

Step 3

Get paid & supported
Receive your stipend, your care team, and ongoing training.

Caregiver support in Georgia beyond Givers

ℹ️ Information & referrals

🔄 Respite care

📋 Caregiver training

👥 Support groups

✅ Access to benefits

Common questions about caregiver support in Georgia

What is Structured Family Caregiving in Georgia? Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) is a Medicaid program that pays a family member to care for a loved one at home instead of in a nursing facility. In Georgia, the program is called Structured Family Caregiving and operates under the GA Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP). Caregivers receive a tax-free daily stipend, customized resources, and ongoing coaching and training.

What kinds of support are available to family caregivers in Georgia? Family caregivers in Georgia 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 a tax-free stipend to care for a loved one at home. Givers helps caregivers in Georgia determine which programs they qualify for and handles enrollment from start to finish — at no cost to the family.

Do I have to be related to the person I care for? In Georgia, Structured Family Caregiving allows family members to serve as the paid caregiver — typically including adult children, siblings, and other relatives. The spouse cannot serve as the paid caregiver under SFC in Georgia. 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 Georgia, including Structured Family Caregiving, require the care recipient to be enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid. Some support resources in Georgia 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 Georgia? The first step is checking whether you and your loved one qualify for caregiver support programs in Georgia. 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.

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 Georgia, Givers is a licensed Structured Family Caregiving agency operating under the Georgia Division of Aging Services, and is SOC2 and HIPAA compliant. Givers has helped 275,000+ families across the country access caregiver support programs.