While Texas Health and Human Services ensures qualified people get the services they need, there are some people who don’t qualify for our services because of their income or resources. These people are often cared for by their families and friends.
There are an estimated 3.4 million family caregivers in Texas who provide day-to-day care for people who are older or who have disabilities.
75 percent are Caucasian or Hispanic
The majority are the child or spouse of the person they care for
90 percent live within 10 miles of the person they care for
95 percent provide care at least once a week