The Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP) is designed to provide crucial support to adults with severe physical disabilities, enabling them to live more independently in their own homes. This program recognizes the importance of personal care in maintaining quality of life and offers a pathway for eligible individuals to receive the assistance they need.
Eligibility for the Personal Care Attendant Program
To qualify for the Personal Care Attendant Program, certain criteria must be met. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a severe physical disability. This disability must result in permanent or temporary recurring functional loss affecting two or more limbs. Furthermore, eligible individuals must demonstrate a need for personal care assistance for a significant duration, requiring a minimum of 14 hours and not exceeding 40 hours of attendant care each week. Crucially, participants must be mentally capable of directing and supervising their personal care attendants. They also need to be able to manage payroll responsibilities and handle required employer tax statements associated with employing an attendant.
Services Provided by Personal Care Attendants
A personal care attendant, directly hired by the eligible adult, offers a wide range of essential services to support daily living. These services are tailored to meet individual needs and can include assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Attendants can also provide support with housekeeping duties, ensuring a clean and safe home environment. Shopping and meal preparation are other vital services, helping individuals maintain proper nutrition and manage household necessities. The program also extends to support with travel and self-care procedures, along with other day-to-day activities that are essential for independent living and overall well-being.
Contact Information and Regional Coordinators
For those seeking more information or wishing to apply for the Personal Care Attendant Program, several resources are available. You can reach out via email at [email protected] for general inquiries. Additionally, the program is supported by Regional Personal Care Attendant Program Coordinators who can provide localized assistance and guidance.
Region 1
Valerie Leathers is the coordinator for Region 1 and can be contacted at (502) 229-2979 or via mail at P.O. Box 570, Benton, KY 42025. This region covers a wide array of counties including Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckenridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Larue, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McClean, McCracken, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Russell, Simpson, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, Wayne, and Webster counties.
Region 2
For Region 2, Ben Parsley serves as the coordinator, reachable at (502) 229-2327 or by mail at P.O. Box 23938, Lexington, KY 40517. Region 2 encompasses Anderson, Boone, Carroll, Franklin, Gallatin, Henry, Jefferson, Kenton, Marion, Nelson, Oldham, Owen, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, and Washington counties.
Region 3
Keagan Wilson is the contact for Region 3, available at (502) 330-0409 or via mail at P.O. Box 570, Nicholasville, KY 40340. Region 3 includes Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Breathitt, Campbell, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Elliot, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Grant, Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Menifee, Magoffin, Martin, Mason, McCreary, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Scott, Whitley, Wolfe, and Woodford counties.
This Personal Care Attendant Program offers a vital lifeline for individuals with significant physical disabilities, providing the support necessary to maintain independence and improve their quality of life at home. Reaching out to the program coordinators is the first step towards accessing these valuable services.
