| Our Homemaker Program is designed to help our clients achieve important life goals. These include helping them gain or maintaining self-sufficiency and independence; preventing or remedying neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children or adults, especially those who are unable to protect their own interests. One of our primary goals is the prevention or reduction in the need for institutional care. Our Homemakers assist elderly and handicapped adults with routine household tasks and household budgeting, shopping and transportation to medical appointments. They also provide assistance with other community resources and emotional support to persons who are suffering from depression or loneliness. When working with families with young children, our Homemakers are primarily involved in teaching basic parenting techniques and supportive services. Our Homemakers also help parents improve home management skills, child-rearing skills, and help them achieve self-sufficiency. We like to think that our Homemakers are "lifesavers". |
| In order to be eligible for Homemaker services, clients must fit into one of the following categories: |
 Income Maintenance - includes recipients of AFDC, SSI, Medicaid only. |
| Income Eligibility - includes clients by whose income is below the income standard established by the State. |
| Without Regard to Income - includes clients eligible on the basis of need only, as determined by the Department of Human Resources or Children Services. |
| Need for the services is established when an individual or family is experiencing specific or social problems for which Homemaker service is deemed to be appropriate. |
| The Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency - Homemaker Program is funded in part by Tennessee Department of Human Services, Mid-Cumberland Community Service Agency, Greater Nashville Regional Council, United Way, Local Counties and Cities and private donations. |
