For families caring for an aging parent

Taking care of Mom or Dad and don't know where to start?

Answer a few quick questions. See what help exists in your parent's state, including programs that can pay family members to give care. Free to check.

Takes about 2 minutes · Free results · Full plan $39 (optional)
Adult daughter talking with her smiling mother outdoors
Found in Ohio3 programs that can pay family caregiversPlus who qualifies and who to call first.
All 50 states + DCPrograms checked state by state
Official sourcesLinks straight to the agency
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You're not alone

Most families start right here.

Caring for a parent usually starts with a phone call nobody's ready for. Then come 100 questions and nowhere obvious to ask them.

I'm doing everything myself and I'm exhausted.

Your plan shows where to get a real break, and how to get siblings to share the load.

Mom fell last week. What do we do now?

A calm, step-by-step first week, plus a room-by-room safety checklist.

Dad's coming home from the hospital Friday.

The exact questions to ask before discharge so he doesn't come home without help.

I might have to quit my job to take care of her.

What job-protected and paid leave may cover, and programs that can pay family caregivers.

We can't afford a caregiver.

In-home help, meals and respite that many families qualify for and never hear about.

My brother lives far away and won't help.

A family-meeting script and a simple way to split tasks, even from far away.

The help is out there

It's just scattered across a dozen agencies.

Each state runs its own programs, with its own names and rules. Kinpath puts the ones that fit your family in one plan.

Paid

Family caregiving

Many states have programs that can pay a family member, often an adult child, to provide care.

Free

Local help at home

Meals, rides, homemaker help and adult day programs through your parent's county.

VA

Veterans' benefits

Monthly payments and caregiver programs for veterans and surviving spouses.

Leave

Protect your job

Job-protected leave, and paid family leave in a growing number of states.

Eligibility is decided by each program, not by Kinpath. We show you what exists and how to apply.

Sample plan · OhioMom's care plan
1
This week: your first steps
Call the Area Agency on Aging and ask for…
2
Ways you may get paid to care for Mom
Program name · who qualifies · how to apply
3
Help that doesn't depend on Medicaid
Meals, homemaker help, respite…
4
Keep Mom safe at home
Bathroom first: grab bars by…
5
Words for the hard conversations
"I want you to stay in your home as long…"
6
Taking care of you
Leave, respite and burnout warning signs
What's inside

One plan. Everything in the right order.

  • Programs in your parent's stateIncluding ones that can pay family caregivers, with who qualifies and official links.
  • What to do this weekThe first calls to make, in order, and what to say.
  • Paperwork checklistThe documents that let you help when it matters.
  • Safety at homeA practical checklist built around what your parent needs help with.
  • Family and workSibling meeting script, leave options, and how to avoid burnout.
How it works

Two minutes now. Clear next steps today.

Step 1

Answer a few questions

Your parent's state, living situation, what they need help with, and what matters most to you.

Step 2

See what's available, free

We show you how many programs fit and your most urgent next step before you pay anything.

Step 3

Get your full plan

Every program, step and script, built for your family. Save it as a PDF or share it with siblings.

Built for real life

For the daughter on the phone at lunch. The son three states away.

Kinpath is for the people holding everything together. It's plain English, no jargon, and it tells you exactly what to do next.

Adult son cooking with his older father in the kitchen
Simple pricing

The roadmap, without the hourly rate.

Other ways to get this help

Private care manageroften $100–$200/hour
Elder care consultantoften $300+
Calling agencies yourselfdays of phone calls
Typical public prices. They vary widely.
$39 one time
  • Programs in your parent's state, with official links
  • Your first steps this week, in order
  • Paperwork, safety and family checklists
  • Scripts for the hard conversations
  • Save as PDF and share with family

Checking is free. The full plan is $39, one time. It's a digital plan, with no calls or 1:1 coaching.

Questions

Good to know.

Is Kinpath a government program?

No. Kinpath is an independent guide. We research official state and federal programs and organize them into a plan for your family. You apply directly with each agency, and most applications are free.

Can you guarantee I'll get paid to care for my parent?

No. Each program decides who qualifies, and many have waitlists. Your plan shows which programs exist in your parent's state, the basic rules, and how to apply, so you know where you stand quickly.

Is this legal, medical or financial advice?

No. Kinpath gives general information to help you find and organize help. For legal documents or complex money questions, your plan tells you what kind of professional to ask.

How up to date is the information?

Programs were researched from official sources in November 2026. Rules and waitlists change, so your plan links to each official page and tells you what to confirm when you call.

What do you do with my answers?

We use them only to build your plan. We never share your answers with advertisers. See our Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy.

Is there live support?

Kinpath is a digital, self-guided plan, so there are no calls or 1:1 coaching. If you have trouble opening your plan, email [email protected].

Can I get a refund?

Your plan is a digital product delivered instantly, so all sales are final. That's why you can see what's available for free first. See our Terms and Conditions.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Two minutes. A clear plan for your parent's state. Your next step, today.