Legacy Corps: Supporting Veteran and Military Families with Caregiver Services
Legacy Corps provides caregiver support services for veteran and military families across different states, aiming to decrease caregiving burden and stress. The program offers in-home respite care, child care support, and peer-to-peer networks, focusing on enhancing well-being through positive psychology themes. University of Maryland Department of Health Services administers the program in collaboration with various partners.
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LEGACY CORPS PROVIDING CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES BYANDFOR VETERANAND MILITARY FAMILIES Funding provided by the Corporation for National & Community Service and administered by the University of Maryland Department of Health Services Martin Dare, MSW County of San Diego Aging & Independence Services Community Unit September 11, 2015
LEGACY CORPS Serving the health care needs of veterans and military families Legacy Corps is funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service The CNCS AmeriCorps Program has 75,000+ members meeting strategic community needs in all 50 states & territories AmeriCorps is: Results driven Designed for high-impact member experiences Community-based with collaborative partners
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Where we Serve -------17 sites in 11 States California 3 sites New Mexico 2 sites New Hampshire New York Washington Minnesota Wisconsin Florida 3 sites Idaho Illinois 2 sites Maryland
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION OUR SERVICE INTERVENTION CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES Scope of Service: Caregiver Support Services offers a wide range of community-based support services targeted to the veteran and or military family of all ages. Services are designed to decrease caregiving burden and stress and empower the caregiver and care recipient through education and community resources to maintain and or improve their quality of life.
LEGACY CORPS CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES SIX SERVICE COMPONENTS In-home respite care to veteran and military families Child Care respite for deployment and reintegration Supporting peer to peer networks SAN DIEGO = 27 FUNDED POSITIONS SERVICE YEAR = NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 30 VETERANAND MILITARY FAMILIES = 60+ SINCEINCEPTION
LEGACY CORPS Using results-driven applied positive psychology themes that enhance well-being: Positive Emotion Engagement Meaning Positive Relationships Accomplishment Individuals applying these 5 areas experienced less depression and stress, were more likely to help others, exercised more regularly and made greater progress towards achieving personal goals. (Seligman, 2011)
MEMBER EDUCATION AWARD REQUIREMENTS & BENEFITS REQUIREMENTS: Complete full 450 hours of service & training Award is coordinated through the National Trust BENEFITS: Have up to seven years to use the award One Educational Award = $1,468 Applicable at any Title III institution of higher learning Transferable to a child or grandchild if the member is 55+ at the time of enrollment
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION MEMBER FINANCIAL CONDITIONS & REWARDS $200 per month check (all sites vary based on local resources) Coaching to explore pathways from volunteer service to paid employment opportunities Taxable Income to be reported annually by member On-the-job training experiences Attendance at conferences and other training events as provided by the local host agency Worker s Compensation and FICA paid by host agency
WENDY SPENCER, CEO CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
LEGACY CORPS LOCAL PARTNERS www.LCsandiego.org Glenner Family Centers Veteran s Administration VA Home, Chula Vista Elizabeth Hospice Jewish Family Service County Office of Veteran and Military Affairs SD Veterans Coalition
LEGACY CORPS The University of Maryland Department of Health Services Administration is pleased to be the national sponsor of Legacy Corps in collaboration with Aging & Independence Services. We salute all of our veteran and military families of all wars and conflicts in all branches of service. http://th587.photobucket.com/albums/ss319/JuniART/th_US_Army_logo.jpg
