Services and Programs for the Aging Population
Housing Options
- Adult Foster Care
Adult Foster Care is a housing option for individuals who need some supervision and can no longer remain in their own homes. Foster Care takes place in supportive, family settings. Individuals who are enrolled in this program get help in finding placement in a foster care home.
This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD. - Assisted Living
Assisted Living is a housing option that provides support to residents. Support for residents of Assisted Living includes personal services and light medical or nursing care. Assisted living allows a resident more independence than nursing home care. In Delaware, an Assisted Living Waiver pays part of the cost of assisted living care for those who qualify.
This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.
