Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one is meaningful — and exhausting. Boots and Bricks offers respite care so you can step away, one-on-one counseling to help you navigate the hard days, hands-on skills training so you feel confident, and curated resources for the questions that come up at 2 a.m.
About This Service
Family caregivers — spouses, adult children, siblings, friends — quietly hold up one in five American households. The work is relentless. The isolation is real. And the practical guidance most of us need — how to safely help someone transfer from bed to chair, what to do when a parent refuses medication, how to set boundaries without guilt — almost never comes with a manual.
💛 We built Family Caregiver Support for the people doing this work. Whether you've just stepped into the role or you've been at it for years, you deserve a break, a sounding board, and someone to walk you through the parts that feel impossible. Our care team is here to listen, schedule respite, lead skills sessions, and point you toward resources we trust.
Our family caregiver support combines three things: practical help you can schedule (respite hours, hands-on training), one-on-one space to process the emotional load (counseling sessions with a coach who gets it), and curated resources specific to the Bay Area — support groups, legal referrals, caregiver discounts, and Bay Area aging-in-place services. You shouldn't have to figure this out alone.
The Process
Getting started is straightforward. We listen first — to your situation, your loved one's needs, and what would actually help — then build a plan around your family.
We start with a free, no-pressure conversation. You tell us about your loved one, your day-to-day, what's working, and what isn't. We'll ask about your support network, your own health, and what kind of relief would matter most right now.
Based on that conversation, we put together a plan: scheduled respite hours so you have predictable breaks, one-on-one counseling sessions to talk through the hard parts, hands-on skills sessions when you need practical training, and a curated set of resources for your specific situation.
Family caregiving is a long road, and your needs will change. We check in regularly, adjust respite scheduling as your situation shifts, and stay available by phone or email whenever a new question comes up. You're not navigating this alone.
Pricing Structure
Whether you need a few hours of break, a regular space to talk it through, or the confidence that comes from knowing what to do — choose the structure that fits your situation.
Scheduled hours when one of our background-checked caregivers steps in so you can rest, work, attend appointments, or simply take a break. Family caregivers shouldn't have to choose between self-care and care for their loved one.
Goal-focused sessions for family caregivers — in person or by video. A space to talk through burnout, set boundaries, navigate family conflict, and plan for the road ahead. Practical, not preachy.
Hands-on sessions in mobility transfers, medication reminders, dementia-aware communication, and the everyday routines that make caregiving safer and less stressful. Practical training for family members, in your loved one's home when possible.
Respite rates, counseling rates, and training fees vary based on length and sliding-scale eligibility. Reach out and we'll match you to the right program and send a clear cost breakdown.
Get in Touch
Whether you've just become a family caregiver, you've been at it for years, or you're not sure if what you're doing even counts as caregiving — we'd love to hear from you. Tell us where you are, and we'll tell you what's available.