
Respite Care
Respite care services can provide families and caregivers a much needed break while offering a safe environment for their children. Respite care services give families a chance to re-energize and refocus.
Respite care services can be offered by traditional and non-traditional means. Examples of traditional respite care services include, but are not restricted to:
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Overnight or hourly stays in the home of a family or friend
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Overnight and hourly stays in a foster home
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Services occurring in the child’s or provider’s home
Examples of non-traditional respite care services include, but are not restricted to:
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Overnight and day camps
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Music lessons
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Lessons
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Sports
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Transportation to respite care activities
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Youth and family fitness center memberships
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This service is available under the Home and Community Based Waiver programs.