Respite Services

The Respite Program offers a flexible family support service to assist individuals with developmental disabilities or delays and their families by providing temporary periods of time away from the caregiver's duties or on an emergency basis to allow time to tend to a crisis. Additional supports include assisting with activities of daily living to promote an individual's health and safety, assistance with maintaining a clean and safe environment and/or supports to allow individuals to participate in recreational, community and social activities.

Respite Services Program Goal

Respite Services provide flexible family support services through short-term care on a temporary basis.

Who We Serve

Respite services are offered to individuals with disabilities and their families. The amount of time and specific schedule will vary according to the family needs and funding available. Respite is a service that focuses on the family. It can be short-term intervention or used routinely throughout the year. These services may be provided with specific funding or on a private-pay basis.

Respite Services Staff is trained in:

• CPR
• Diabetic care
• Diet and nutrition
• First Aid
• Individual rights
• Infection control
• Managing aggressive and other behavior
• Medication and side effects
• Overview of developmental disabilities
• Positive interactions
• Seizures
• Universal precautions
• Weather emergencies and other hazards

For more information contact the Support Services Director or Administrator of Services at (575) 887-1570.