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The CareShare Co-Op

Helping caregivers by building strong community connections.

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Caregivers are the backbone of our communities, yet many struggle with burnout, financial strain, and limited access to respite care. The CareShare Co-Op is a community-driven solution that connects caregivers with trained volunteers through a simple, user-friendly platform. By sharing resources and working with the community, CareShare makes caregiving more manageable and long-lasting.

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69% of caregivers report mental health deterioration, with many feeling overwhelmed or isolated.

59% of caregivers need breaks but often lack access to affordable, flexible, and culturally sensitive respite care.

Caregiving contributes to an annual $1.3 billion loss in productivity, as caregivers juggle work and family responsibilities.

Caregivers face difficulty navigating fragmented systems, often repeating their stories across multiple service providers.

Caregivers face difficulty navigating fragmented systems, often repeating their stories across multiple service providers.

About the CareShare Model

The CareShare Playbook

The CareShare Playbook is a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to implement the CareShare model. It provides a step-by-step framework to help your organization adapt the model to your unique needs, offering insights from real-world pilot experiences.

Inside, you’ll find actionable steps, tools, and strategies for building scalable, sustainable caregiving solutions. Whether you’re a nonprofit, healthcare provider, or community group, the playbook equips you with the knowledge to foster meaningful connections and ensure caregivers receive the support they need.

Who Is This Playbook For?

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Not-For-Profit

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Community Organizations

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Healthcare Institutions

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Faith-Based Groups

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Caregiver Advocacy Organizations

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Retirement Communities

The 4 Steps to Success

1. Establish the Foundation
Align CareShare with your community’s needs, set goals, and create a roadmap for success.
2. Define and Design
Build the right structure that ensures CareShare is feasible, scalable, and meets your community’s needs.
3. Prepare for Program Delivery
Recruit, train, and set up support systems so your program runs smoothly.
4. Evaluate and Sustain
Measure your success, gather feedback, and refine your approach to ensure long-term community impact.

Webinar: Mobilizing Communities Support for Caregivers

Discover the impact of collaboration in caregiving innovation. This exclusive webinar brings together community leaders, organizations, and policymakers to examine how CareShare enhances caregiver support through shared resources and local engagement. Join us on Join us on May 13, 2025 at 12:00PM ET for an in-depth discussion on the CareShare model’s impact, real-world implementation, and how you can bring it to your community.

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