Question 1

How much does Structured Family Caregiving pay in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Your daily stipend is set by your loved one's assessed level of care, starts at $2,000 a month, and is paid by direct deposit every two weeks. We'll give you a realistic estimate for your situation on the first call — before you commit to anything.

Question 2

Can I be paid to take care of my mother?

Accepted Answer

Yes — adult daughters and sons are the most common SFC caregivers in Georgia, as long as you live in the same home, you're not employed outside the home, and your mother has Georgia Medicaid and qualifies for the CCSP or SOURCE waiver. The same applies to fathers, grandparents, siblings, and in-laws. Take the 60-second self-check for a quick read on your situation.

Question 3

I'm the spouse. Can I be paid?

Accepted Answer

No. Georgia excludes spouses from SFC — it's a state rule, not an agency rule, and there are no exceptions. Any site suggesting otherwise is wasting your time. That said, call us anyway. Sometimes another relative in the household can serve as the paid caregiver, or a different arrangement fits.

Question 4

What do I have to do to get enrolled?

Accepted Answer

We make applying easier. A dedicated team member helps submit your application, keeps you updated, and explains what to expect at every step—from start to finish. You answer our questions and gather a few documents, and we help keep every step moving. Approval decisions are made by the state, not by us — but you'll always know where things stand.

Question 5

My loved one only has Medicare. Do they qualify?

Accepted Answer

No — Medicare alone is not enough, regardless of what any mailer or ad claims. Georgia Medicaid is required, and specifically enrollment in the CCSP or SOURCE waiver. If your loved one might be eligible for Medicaid but hasn't applied, that's a solvable problem and part of what we help with on the first call.

Question 6

Is Structured Family Caregiving legit, or is this too good to be true?

Accepted Answer

It's a real Georgia Medicaid program, funded through the state's Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program. It exists because keeping someone at home costs Georgia far less than paying for a nursing home bed. A1 Georgia Healthcare Agency is an approved provider through the Georgia Department of Community Health — you can verify our status with DCH directly, and we'd recommend you verify any provider that way. A1 is owned and operated by a registered nurse with over 30 years of nursing experience, and has provided in-home care in Georgia since 2007.

Question 7

Can I keep my job and do this part-time?

Accepted Answer

No. SFC requires caregiving to be your primary focus, with no outside employment. This is the single most common surprise for families, so we say it upfront on every page. If you need to keep working, the paid-caregiver arrangement won't fit — but another adult relative in the household sometimes can, and that's worth a call.

Question 8

How long does SFC approval take?

Accepted Answer

Timing varies. We'll explain the process and keep you updated. Enrollment involves several agencies and assessments, and CCSP has limited slots that can have a waitlist, so we don't quote a standard timeline. What we promise is that you'll always know where your application is and what's next.

Get paid to care for your loved one at home.

You're already the caregiver. Georgia will pay you for it.

Application Process

Direct deposit, every two weeks

A dedicated care coach

Training and support materials

We tell you plainly.In 60 seconds or less.

What you'll actually receive.

Stipend

Direct deposit

per month to start

Care and support to help your loved one stay home.

Structured Family Caregiving

Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program

Questions, answered.