The VA Building Better Caregiver workshop is completely sponsored and covered for qualified caregivers.
In order to qualify for the Building Better Caregiver workshop:
1. The person must be a caregiver of a Veteran with dementia, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, a serious brain injury, or any other serious injury or illness.
2. The Veteran, whom the Caregiver is caring for, must be enrolled in the VA Healthcare system.
3. The Caregiver must be enrolled in Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) or Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), to be able to participate in Building Better Caregivers workshop. The Caregiver Support Coordinator will inform the caregiver of the requirements for participation.