Quapaw Nation · ELDER CARE
Caregiver Program (Respite Care)
Support for family caregivers: help getting services, caregiver training, counseling, support groups, information, and respite care that gives caregivers time off. The caregiver chooses the respite worker, who is paid by the program (the contract lists $7.50 an hour) with prior approval.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Geographic
Eligible are adults caring for frail people 55 or older with at least two assisted daily living needs; caregivers of a child 19 or younger with a severe developmental disability or handicap; and grandparents 55 or older who are primary caregivers living with a child 18 or younger. The page states: "An eligible person must be a resident of Ottawa County and be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe with a valid Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood card."
Where it's offered
County
Residents of Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
How to apply
The Caregiver page lists no program contact; call the Quapaw Nation main office at 918-542-1853 and ask for the Caregiver Program. The respite contract services agreement is posted on the page as a PDF.
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Contact
Phone: 918-542-1853
Last verified against the official source on 2026-10-18.