Caregiver toolkit
Family caregiver support checklist.
Vols4Vets is not a medical provider. Use official family and caregiver resources.
Who this is for
Spouses, parents, adult children, friends and caregivers helping a veteran or service member.
First three steps
- Write down who needs help and what kind of support is needed.
- Use official family or caregiver resources before sharing private details.
- Use official medical or crisis channels for health or safety issues.
What to gather
Relationship to the veteran, county, safe contact method, appointment or deadline information and whether VA care or benefits are involved.
What not to send to Vols4Vets
Do not send Social Security numbers, claim numbers, DD214s, medical records, legal papers, passwords or private case details to Vols4Vets.
Official starting points
What happens after this link
- You may leave Vols4Vets.
- The official site may ask for private information.
- Only enter private records on official secure sites or with verified accredited help.
- Write down confirmation numbers.
- Save copies of what you submit.
- Come back to Vols4Vets if you need the next starting point.
Common mistakes
- Trying to solve a medical issue through a non-medical website.
- Sending medical records before an official office asks.
- Assuming caregiver programs have the same eligibility rules for every family.
Print checklist
Print this checklist for a family planning call or appointment.
Related Vols4Vets pages
military family and caregiver help, family support resources, women veterans support checklist.
Source note
Source note: Start with the official links on this page. Rules, hours, forms and eligibility can change.
Last reviewed: July 1, 2026.