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How it worksYou choose the life and the people. We make the support work.
Instead of assigning unfamiliar staff, giv.care helps Colorado older adults, adults with disabilities and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive support from people who already know them — and gives those caregivers the employment, training and systems to do it well.
Five steps. One team.
Tell us about the person
Who they are, where they live, and their current services.
We check the fit
We verify eligibility, authorization, location and service fit — and tell you honestly if we're not the right provider.
Choose the support team
Identify someone you already trust, or work with us on staffing options.
We set everything up
Employment, screening, training, EVV and service setup — coordinated with your case manager.
Services begin
At home and in the community, with ongoing coordination, supervision and support.
We won't give you a start date until authorization, DSP readiness and setup are all complete.
Clear roles, no surprises.
| Responsibility | Individual & family | DSP | giv.care | Case manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose the support team | ✓ | Qualifies & employs DSPs | ||
| Eligibility & assessment | Participates | ✓ Determines | ||
| Verify authorization & service fit | ✓ | Confirms | ||
| Person-Centered Support Plan | Leads goals | Input | Input | ✓ Authorizes |
| Background checks & training | Completes | ✓ Provides & pays | ||
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ | App & support | |
| EVV, shift notes & documentation | ✓ | Reviews | ||
| Supervision & coverage planning | Input | ✓ | ||
| Payroll, taxes & billing | ✓ | |||
| Compliance & quality | ✓ | Monitors |
Care, organized — in your pocket.
The system meant to support care can make it harder. Our app keeps everyone on the same page, without the binders and phone tag.
Scheduling
Plan shifts directly between families and DSPs.
EVV clock in / out
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) on every shift that requires it.
Shift notes
Document care and keep families informed.
Organized, shared information
Tools that help authorized members of the support team coordinate services and access the information they need.
What a DSP needs to get started.
Smartphone
An Apple or Android phone with a data plan to use the giv.care app.
Background and fingerprints
DSP roles may require background screening, fingerprinting, training and other enrollment steps. giv.care explains the applicable requirements and responsibilities during onboarding.
Training
CPR & First Aid, Colorado provider training, and person-specific preparation.