Family and Caregiver Support
Information for family members and caregivers helping a veteran through the process.
Family members and caregivers often take on a significant amount of the coordination, paperwork, and emotional weight that comes with a veteran's health, benefits, and transition process. VANCA can help explain the options that may be available for families and caregivers, and connect you with the right resources.
Caregiver Recognition Benefit
A VAC benefit for caregivers of veterans with a service-related disability requiring a high level of ongoing care. VANCA can help explain eligibility criteria and application considerations.
Family and caregiver benefits through VAC
VAC offers several programs that include supports for families, including rehabilitation, education and training, and certain health coverage areas. VANCA can help explain what may apply.
SISIP and other income programs
If income has changed significantly due to a veteran's condition, SISIP LTD and other income programs may be relevant. VANCA can help explain those pathways.
Referrals for family-focused support
MFRCs, peer support programs, and family-focused veteran organizations can offer additional support. These are not VANCA direct services, but we can help connect you.
VANCA provides navigation, education, and referral support. We do not provide legal, medical, financial, or clinical advice.