Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions are available on our Self-Help Guide to the CARE Act, including:

• What is the CARE Act?
• What are CARE agreements and CARE plans?
• CARE Act eligibility requirements for the petitioner and respondent;
• How to start CARE Act proceedings;
• Where to get help filling out a CARE Act petition;
• Process after filing the petition;
• What are your rights if you started CARE Act proceedings?
• What are your rights are if someone has started CARE Act proceedings for you?