Caring for a Loved One at Home?
Complete our short form to explore care and support options for your family in Michigan. Every family's situation is different — we'll help you understand the options available to you.
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Is This Program Right for Your Family?
Many family members provide continuous care without realizing financial support options are available. Take a look at these everyday situations:
Caring for an Aging Parent
You spend hours each week visiting or living with a parent to help with cooking, cleaning, medication reminders, or companionship.
✓ Common Paid Care SituationSupporting a Relative or Sibling
Your loved one requires physical assistance with routine daily tasks like dressing, bathing, or moving safely around the house.
✓ Common Paid Care SituationBalancing Work & Family Care
You've cut back on work hours or turned down career opportunities because a relative depends on your presence at home.
✓ Common Paid Care SituationKeeping Care at Home
Your family prefers keeping your loved one in the comfort of home rather than moving them into an outside facility.
✓ Common Paid Care SituationWhy Families Choose Cottage Home Care
We know navigating caregiver benefits can feel overwhelming. We simplify the entire experience so you can focus on caring for your family.
Local MI Team
Our dedicated care specialists are based locally in Detroit. We understand your neighborhood and local resources.
We Handle Paperwork
No tedious forms or complex instructions for you to decipher alone. Our team manages the administration from start to finish.
Real Person Answers
Skip automated phone loops. When you call, you speak directly with a compassionate, knowledgeable care coordinator.
Keeping Families Home
We are firmly committed to helping families stay together safely in the familiar comfort of their own homes.
4 Steps to Start Getting Paid
We've simplified the entire onboarding journey so you can focus on providing care.
Initial Consultation
Fill out our short form or give us a quick phone call. We'll answer your preliminary questions on the spot.
Brief Care Assessment
We'll discuss your family member's daily care needs and confirm how our program supports your specific situation.
Documentation Support
Our specialists handle all necessary enrollment documentation and setup behind the scenes.
Begin Compensation
Once onboarded, you begin receiving regular, direct payments for the care you provide at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — if you're already providing regular care for a parent, spouse, or family member at home, there may be a way for you to receive compensation for the care you're already giving. We'll walk you through your specific situation on a call.
No. Most family caregivers who reach out to us have no formal training — you're simply providing the day-to-day help your loved one needs, and that's exactly what this is designed for.
Family caregivers supporting a disabled family member of any relationship — not just aging parents — may also be able to receive compensation. Give us a call and we'll go over your specific situation.
No. There's no cost to talk with our team and find out whether this could work for your situation.
It varies by situation and location, but our team handles the paperwork and walks with you through every step, so you're never doing it alone.
This is something we review case by case on your call — we'll make sure you understand exactly how it could affect your specific situation before you move forward with anything.
We're a private care coordination service, not a government agency — we help families understand and access compensation options that may already be available to them. We're happy to answer any questions directly over the phone before you share any information.
Not necessarily — living arrangements vary by situation. Tell us about yours and we'll let you know what's possible.
A real person from our team will follow up, ask a few questions about your situation, and let you know clearly whether this is something that could work for you — no pressure, no obligation.
