Respite Locator
The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs. Please give us your feedback. Let me know if you have any problems with this service, or if you find that a listing is out of date or no longer providing respite care. Thanks,
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Disclaimer: Please note that this database is provided for informational purposes only and is not all-inclusive. The fact that an organization is or is not listed in the database does not represent an endorsement or lack of endorsement for any purpose. We assume no responsibility for any claims arising from use of the online database. We do not check the background, references or any other aspect of the companies and individuals listed here. You must take responsibility for checking the background and qualifications of any respite provider you chose. Click here to find information that will help you do that.
How to Use This Service:
Use the "Search for Respite " feature to find the programs in your state and city that provide the services you are requesting. For more information about the services offered by each agency, call the agency.
If you are a respite care provider, you may "Add Your Program" to the Locator Service by using this feature.Once you have registered your program, you will have a User Name and Password that will enable you to "Log-In" and make changes to your listing when you need to.
When you have a User Name and Password, you will use the "Login to Update" feature to make changes in your agency's listing.
Use the " State Listings " feature (above) for a listing of all the respite providers listed for the state you choose.
Resources for the Elderly
Please Note: The National Respite Locator database is not a complete list of all the respite programs that exist. If you fail to find a program near you on our list, try to contact the following organizations in your area:
- County Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
- Easter Seals Society
- The ARC (formerly, Association for Retarded Citizens)
- United Cerebral Palsy
Camps
Therapy/Respite Camps for Kids with Autism & Other Special Needs: http://wmoore.net/therapy.html
www.kidscamps.com/
American Camping Association: http://www.acacamps.org/search.htm
State of Washington: http://www.cshcn.org/resources/campcalendar.cfm?intro=yes
Contact your State's
What is Respite?
Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care is provided to a child or adult with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses, and to persons at risk of abuse and neglect. Respite can occur in out-of-home and in-home settings for any length of time, depending on the needs of the family and available resources.
As a vital part of the continuum of services for families, respite helps prevent out-of-home placements and possible abuse and neglect situations, preserves the family unit, and supports family stability.
How to Choose a Respite Provider
Some states require licensing for respite providers. If your state does not, it is even more important to do a thorough background and qualifications check, especially if you are dealing with individuals who are not associated with companies or agencies. Most company and agency providers will have done background and reference checks for their employees, but do not assume, ask instead. Here is a quick checklist to use when considering a provider:
- Telephone screening and interview
- Ask for references
- Check references, criminal background
- Personal interview
- Evaluate costs and financing
- Write a contract that provides specific details
The idea is to get to know the prospective provider as well as possible before committing to the relationship. Then, you must communicate your expectations in very specific terms. Finally, these expectations should be in writing to help assure that both parties understand them, and won't need to rely on memory if and when difficulties arise later. For more information, follow these links:
Finding and Keeping Good Respite
Lisa Lieberman's A Stranger Among Us
The Respite Locator Service is a service of the ARCH National Respite Network, a division of the Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project, Inc. Funding for this service is provided through the generous donations of the members of the ARCH-NRN. For more information about joining the ARCH-NRN click here
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