December 26, 2018

VA announces moratorium on discharges and decreases from comprehensive caregiver program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it will temporarily suspend discharges and decreases in level of support from its Program of Comprehensive Assistance […]
December 21, 2018

VA Says It Will Stop Arbitrarily Dropping Caregivers From Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday that it will stop dropping caregivers from its stipend program. The temporary suspension comes three days after a report from […]
December 18, 2018

VA Still Arbitrarily Cutting Caregivers From Program, Even As It Aims To Expand

Congress told the VA to expand its caregiver program to include pre-Sept. 11 vets, but the VA has failed to meet a deadline in the law.
November 1, 2018

VA celebrates National Family Caregivers Month

VA is commemorating National Family Caregivers Month this November by honoring the service of 5.5 million family members and friends who have dedicated their lives to […]
September 19, 2018

Technology can assist caregivers and help disabled Veterans live more independent lives

No matter what stage of life you’re in, transitions can be hard. If you’re caring for a Veteran who’s transitioning from full-time care to living independently, […]
January 12, 2018

VA Seeks Public Comment on Caregiver Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks public comment on Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) until February 5, 2018 to further strengthen and improve […]
December 27, 2017

NAMI Multnomah offering three free classes to start in January for vets, families and peers

NAMI Homefront, Nami Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education and NAMI Family to Family are free classes, but pre-registration is required.
October 2, 2017

VA forms new family, caregiver and survivor advisory committee, names Sen. Elizabeth Dole as chair

VA announced the formation of the Veterans’ Family, Caregiver and Survivor Federal Advisory Committee as part of VA secretary Dr. David Shulkin’s commitment to supporting our […]
July 28, 2017

VA caregiver support program resumes full operations

VA is resuming full operations of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The resumption follows an April 17 decision to temporarily suspend certain clinical […]