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Choose your caregiver, and we'll get them paid
(yes, even family)
14,000+ New Yorkers served to date
3,000+ five-star reviews
97% of customers would recommend FreedomCare to a friend
What is CDPAP?
No more random aides from an agency.
Get loving care — from someone you love 💗
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program — also known as CDPAP — allows New Yorkers to hire their own caregivers. So you can get care from someone you know and trust.
Am I eligible for this program?
If you...
have Medicaid
live in New York
need help with day-to-day activities
You are likely eligible. Due to government regulations, Medicare is NOT enough.
Who can I hire
as a caregiver?
Your child, relative, or friend
Legal spouse
Parent caring for child under 21
Designated representative
Will my caregiver get paid?
YES. They will get...
Competitive hourly pay
Benefits worth thousands of dollars
Paid sick time and overtime pay
Our paid caregivers get
excellent rates.
Plus, they can choose from a selection of exceptional benefits:
reimbursement
Time
Leave
Deposit
We brought in a couple of aides for my mother, but I could tell she wasn’t happy. Now I get to care for Mom daily — and she’s smiling and laughing. I feel really good, knowing she’s getting stronger each day.
I was in between jobs, looking for a new one. I thought: ‘What’s going to happen to my mom while I️’m at work all day? When I told her I’d be caring for her everyday, her face lit up. It was a thrilling moment for me.
No training required.
If you are...
Over 18
Capable of providing care for another
Legally allowed to work in the US
You can be a paid caregiver!
No other agency serves more New Yorkers
And no other agency has earned more 5 star ratings.
I didn’t want an aide; I don’t get along well with strangers. My daughter knows me and loves me; she looks right past my attitude. With her as my aide, I think I’m gonna hit 90. You watch. I’m gonna be the first one in my family to make 90.
I have multiple sclerosis. After my second hospitalization, I realized I needed help. To have my best friend be here for me is a blessing. My caseworker, Ashley, is very helpful — I feel comfortable calling anytime. And having someone I trust work for me keeps my mind at ease.
How it works
Getting paid to care for a loved one shouldn’t be complicated.
Get assessed
A nurse will visit you at home to determine if you’re eligible for the CDPAP program. You'll find out how many weekly hours of care you can get.
Choose a caregiver
You choose a caregiver: your daughter, son, relative, or friend. We come to your home to enroll you in the program.
You get care — they get paid
You get ongoing care from a person who loves you. They get peace of mind — because they’re getting paid for the care they give.
I like that I have someone I know helping me — not a stranger, who would have to get to know my likes and dislikes. The staff is courteous and friendly, and they always answer my questions.
I have multiple sclerosis. After my second hospitalization, I realized I needed help. To have my best friend be here for me is a blessing. My caseworker, Ashley, is very helpful — I feel comfortable calling anytime. And having someone I trust work for me keeps my mind at ease.
Why work with FreedomCare?
Thousands of 5 Star Ratings
No other CDPAP agency serves more New Yorkers than FreedomCare — and no other agency has earned more 5 star ratings.
62 Counties
You’re covered — wherever you are. We are the only CDPAP provider providing in-person home enrollment to all 62 counties of New York State.
97% Satisfaction
97% of our customers report being “happy” or “very happy” with our service.
13 Office Locations
Want to meet us in-person? We offer 13 convenient locations across New York State, so you never have to look far.
132 Team Members
Our customers say our team members are “helpful” “professional” and “just so nice!” We hire carefully and selectively, so you’re guaranteed representatives who are friendly AND competent.
11 Seconds
Our average call wait time: 11 seconds. That means you’re guaranteed a kind, helpful, US-based HUMAN within seconds of dialing.