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The '''VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP)''' is provided by the **Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)** to support those who care for Veterans.

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.caregiver.va.gov}}

== Goals ==
* Enhance the health and well-being of caregivers through education, resources, support, and services.
* Offer clinical services to caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VA health care.
* Provide education and training to equip caregivers with necessary skills.
* Facilitate access to respite care, mental health services, and financial stipends where applicable.

== Sponsor ==
* *United States Department of Veterans Affairs* ([https://www.va.gov VA])
* *Veterans Health Administration* ([https://www.va.gov/health VHA])

== Creation ==
The program was established under the [[wikipedia:Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010|Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010]], aimed at providing comprehensive support to caregivers of Veterans, especially those from the post-9/11 era. Over time, eligibility criteria have been expanded to include Veterans from other service periods.

== Funding ==
Funding for the CSP comes from the VA's annual budget, with allocations specifically for caregiver support. While exact figures vary year to year, millions are allocated to support caregiver services. Funding is ongoing, subject to annual appropriations and program evaluation.

== Leadership ==
The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the VA Caregiver Support Program.

== Website ==
https://www.caregiver.va.gov

== Social Media Accounts ==
No specific accounts for the VA Caregiver Support Program, but updates might be shared through:
*https://twitter.com/VeteransHealth Twitter (X): @VeteransHealth

== Wikipedia Article ==
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "VA Caregiver Support Program." Information might be found under broader topics like [[wikipedia:Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]] or [[wikipedia:Veterans Health Administration|Veterans Health Administration]].

== References ==
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[[Category:Department of Veterans Affairs]]
[[Category:Health care]]