Arizona Family Caregiver Resource Hub

Your complete library of guides for navigating DDD, ALTCS, and the Agency with Choice (AWC) self-directed care model.

The Complete Guide to Becoming a Paid Family Caregiver under Arizona DDD

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Rules & Relationships: Who Can Be Hired?

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Spouses as Paid Caregivers in Arizona: Exceptions and Limitations
Spouses as Paid Caregivers in Arizona: Exceptions and Limitations
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Can I Hire an Aunt, Uncle, or Cousin? AWC Family Caregiver Guidelines
Can I Hire an Aunt, Uncle, or Cousin? AWC Family Caregiver Guidelines
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Getting Paid to Care for a Sibling: Arizona DDD Rules Explained
Getting Paid to Care for a Sibling: Arizona DDD Rules Explained
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Can a Parent Get Paid to Care for a Minor Child in Arizona?
Can a Parent Get Paid to Care for a Minor Child in Arizona?
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State System Navigation

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What to Do If You Don't Have Enough Authorized Hours
What to Do If You Don't Have Enough Authorized Hours
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How to Talk to Your DDD Support Coordinator About Switching to AWC
How to Talk to Your DDD Support Coordinator About Switching to AWC
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What is the Difference Between Attendant Care (ATC), Respite (RSP), and Habilitation (HAH)?
What is the Difference Between Attendant Care (ATC), Respite (RSP), and Habilitation (HAH)?
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ALTCS Eligibility Basics: Does My Loved One Qualify for Paid Care?
ALTCS Eligibility Basics: Does My Loved One Qualify for Paid Care?
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Training & Compliance

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Does a Family Caregiver Need CPR and First Aid Certification?
Does a Family Caregiver Need CPR and First Aid Certification?
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DCW (Direct Care Worker) Training in Arizona: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
DCW (Direct Care Worker) Training in Arizona: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
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How to Get a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card for DDD Caregiving
How to Get a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card for DDD Caregiving
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What is Article 9 Training and Where Can I Take It in Phoenix?
What is Article 9 Training and Where Can I Take It in Phoenix?
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Comparing Care Models

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Taxes, Timesheets, and Payroll: The Financial Side of Being a Paid Family Caregiver
Taxes, Timesheets, and Payroll: The Financial Side of Being a Paid Family Caregiver
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How to Transfer from a Traditional Agency to an AWC Provider in Arizona
How to Transfer from a Traditional Agency to an AWC Provider in Arizona
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Agency with Choice (AWC) vs. Traditional Home Care: Which is Right for Your Family?
Agency with Choice (AWC) vs. Traditional Home Care: Which is Right for Your Family?
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