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Care-A-Van
is a specialized "door through door" assisted transportation system that serves seniors
60 and older and disabled citizens of all ages throughout Tippecanoe County. We
provide transport to medical appointments, pharmacies, congregate meals sites,
community centers, grocery stores, Senior Center and social service agencies
through the use of lift-equipped vans. All appointments set Monday – Friday
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Your donations are
needed. Please send your donations to TCCA, Care-A-Van, P.O. Box 6478,
Lafayette, IN 47903-6478. If you ride, donate generously.
Thanks!
Key Benefits
- Increase mobility
of older adults without personal vehicles
- Increase
access of older adults to medical care
- Increase access of
older adults to community services and support systems
- Increase
access to nutritious meals and social interaction
Where can Care-A-Van take you?
- Medical appointments
- Meal Sites
- Senior Center
- Social Service Agencies
- United Way Agencies
- Grocery Store
- Pharmacies
- Volunteer Activities
- Family visits at nursing home or hospital
- Other essential trips
Do I qualify?
- For seniors age 60 or older and/or disabled
- Live within Tippecanoe County
Fees?
- No fees but donations of $2.00 - $3.00 for each one way trip are
appreciated
- Accepts Medicaid
How Do I Sign Up?
- Call 449-1117
- The initial application can be done over the phone
- All appointments Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- For trips, request transportation at least 48 business hours in advance
of the trip.
How is Care-A-Van funded?
- Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Program
- United Way
- West Lafayette Community Development
- Medicaid Reimbursement
- Contributions
- Special Events
- Rider Donations
Where do the Vans come from?
Capital grants for vans and equipment have come from:
- North Central Health Services
- Greater Lafayette Community Foundation
- Indiana Department of Transportation
- Tipmont REMC
- your donations!!!
Click here to print a
copy of our Care-A-Van Rider Booklet.
Print booklet and fold
in half.
Smoking is
prohibited in all of the enclosed areas in all facilities and vehicles operated
by the Tippecanoe County Council On Aging.
Click here to view the Smoke
Free Policy.
* Photo taken on 12/16/08 when it
was snowing. Passengers loading at Senior Center on their way home.
Taken by Alison M. Greene.
For more information email
Larry McClure, Transportation
Manager, or call 449-1117.
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