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Coordinates and funds bed and breakfast respite retreats for parents and caregivers of children and adults with special needs. Programs are located throughout various states.

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A nonprofit, unique, nationwide, affordable respite & fellowship experience exclusively for parents & caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. We also serve spouses of wounded veterans, special educators, and those caring elderly parents at home.

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Information and referral resources for families and professionals.  Educational seminars and workshops are offered throughout the year to keep families up to date on advocacy issues and to provide information on disability issues.

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Easter seals Respite Services provide critical support to families who care for children with disabilities or special needs. With our help, parents get a break from caregiving duties allowing then to focus on other family members, or themselves, while preventing burnouts and keeping families whole.

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For respite providers on the NRLS only

Asking for help is a sign of strength

To find respite in your community, please click here.

Are you a state agency or coalition responding to a Lifespan Respite Funding Announcement? click here.

Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs in order to provide temporary relief to family caregivers who are caring for that child or adult. For more information on how to find and choose respite care, click here for the ABCs of Respite.

The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is to assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.

The ARCH National Respite Network includes the National Respite Locator, a service to help caregivers and professionals locate respite services in their community, the National Respite Coalition, a service that advocates for preserving and promoting respite in policy and programs at the national, state, and local levels, and the Lifespan Respite Technical Assistance Center which is funded by the Administration for Community Living in the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Volunteer Respite Manual: Creating Valuable Options for Family Caregivers

Federal Funding and Supports for Respite: Building Blocks for Lifespan Respite Systems National Respite Guidelines
Participant-Directed Respite Guidebook

See more Products and Publications

Responding to a federal Lifespan Respite Grant Announcement?

You may find the following ARCH resources helpful as you respond to a Lifespan Respite Funding Announcement from the Administration for Community Living:

Introduction to Lifespan Respite "101": includes ideas to help you collect information for required elements of the application; provides ideas for other federal sources of respite funding so you know which state agencies to reach out to for support and partnerships; presents summaries of activities of current Lifespan Respite grantees, including Integration and Sustainability activities, and the roles of State Respite Coalitions and ADRC partners; and background on the Lifespan Respite program. Click here.

State Developed Lifespan Respite Tools: Includes tools for needs assessments and environmental scans, performance measurement, service delivery, caregiver assessment for respite, respite voucher guidance, respite registry examples, job descriptions, public awareness materials, and more. Click here.

Archived Past Lifespan Respite Funding Opportunity Announcements from ACL, click here.

Sustainability Toolkit for Lifespan Respite Programs, click here.

Performance Measurement for Lifespan Respite Programs, click here.

Lifespan Respite Grantee Updates

"Lifespan Respite Panel: Best Practices at Mile Post 7"

For 2016 National Lifespan Respite presentations featuring Kevin Foley, ACL and three state Lifespan Respite grantees, click here.

"Hitting the High Notes with Lifespan Respite: Progress at the Five-Year Point"

For 2014 National Lifespan Respite presentations and video of plenary panel session featuring Greg Link, ACL and three state Lifespan Respite grantees, click here.
Useful Data for Problem Statements More information can be found at the Lifespan Respite Technical Assistance Center, click here.

ARCH Video: Respite - A World of Relief

ARCH Minute from CHTOP, Inc. on Vimeo.

ARCH is Access to Respite Care and Help
The ARCH-NRN is a division of the Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project, Inc.

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The Pediatric Program serves children and adolescents who have an acquired, non-degenerative brain injury which occurred after birth.  In addition to core Pediatric Case Management Services, Brain Injury Services offers programs to educate and support family members, including Parents’ Night Out respite events and a support group for families.

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https://www.comfortkeepers.com/care-services/respite-care/

Respite care for seniors in their own homes while engaging them in intellectual, physical, and emotional interactions.  Hours range from a few hours a week to a few hours a day. Respite care can also be used for longer periods of time to accommodate an extended break or vacation.  Customized services and flexible scheduling.  Can be scheduled as needed or as part of a weekly routine.

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Respite Care: Customized Care Services and Flexible Scheduling | Comfort Keepers

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Trained professionals provide in-home pediatric care and can provide comprehensive case management and support for children with disabilities and special needs to include mobility impairments, a serious medical condition in need of ongoing care, developmental delays, sensory integration impairments, metabolic disorders, nervous system disorders, etc.

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In Home Care for Children With Disabilities

Children with special needs have unique care requirements. our care professionals are trained to provide in-home pediatric care and can provide comprehensive case management and support for children with disabilities and special needs.

Helping Children with Disabilities Shine

Children with disabilities can do great things. Parents know this; they've seen their child beat the odds before. But it takes a lot of work and a lot of love and a lot of patience. It also takes some know-how and the right therapies. Each child is an individual and has his or her own special needs when it comes to therapy, nursing care and activity levels. That is why At Home Personal Care has an entire pediatric care team devoted to working with children with disabilities and their families. Together, we can design care and therapy plans that will help your child shine to the best of his or her capacity.

Skilled Nursing Care for Children with Disabilities

Some children with disabilities require ongoing skilled nursing care. They may have medical conditions that need continual monitoring, pharmaceutical therapies, testing, etc. At Home Personal Care has a team of highly-skilled, registered nurses who specialize in caring for special needs children. Whether a child has mobility impairments, a serious medical condition in need of ongoing care, developmental delays, sensory integration impairments, metabolic disorders, nervous system disorders, etc., our compassionate, skilled nurses can provide the care your child needs to manage the condition, provide comfort and improve outcomes.

Therapies for Children with Disabilities

Children with disabilities can often flourish beyond expectations with the right types and combination of therapies to help them grow and develop. Sensory integration therapies, speech and occupational therapies and other educational and physical activity supports can strengthen muscles and neurological connections and help children and their families find joy in the journey together as children continue to develop and progress.

Personal Care

At Home Personal Care Services will provide a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurses Aide to assist with bathing, dressing, feeding and light house keeping.

Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities

Caring for a child with special needs is deeply rewarding; but it can also be exhausting mentally, physically and emotionally. Parents and other trusted family caregivers can easily experience periods of burnout if they don't take time to care for their own needs as well. Yet, children with disabilities often need more than just a regular babysitter to care for them so that parents can have some time to recharge their batteries. At Home Personal Care is here to help. We can provide a skilled member of our team who knows your child and his or her needs so that you can take some time to recharge, take care of other responsibilities and ease your mind so that when you return, you will be refreshed and ready to give your child the best of you.

We are here to help children with disabilities and their families to grow, thrive, flourish and recharge.

To learn more about how we can help, please contact At Home Personal Care today to talk with our skilled pediatric nursing care team: (703) 330-2323.

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Home Care Company for Children with Disabilities, Manassas VA

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In Home Care for Children With Disabilities Children with special needs have unique care requirements. our care professionals are trained to provide in-home pediatric care and can provide comprehensive case management and support for children with disabilities and special needs. Children with disabilities can do great things.

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Welcome to Bright Center!

Thank you for stopping by. Please take a minute to browse our website and view our gallery. We are doing exciting things at Bright Center and would love for you and your loved one to join us! We are family oriented social and medical based adult day care program which combines on-site activities as well as weekly community outings to promote independence and foster engagement in the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

At Bright Center, our desire is to provide access and opportunities to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in the broader community around them.

Schedule a tour to enroll your loved one. Space is filling up quickly.

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Special Needs Programs - Prince William County, VA | BrightCare Center

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An online service that allows families to search for caregivers by creating profiles describing their specific needs.  Also offers access to background checks, references, and reviews.

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Care.com: Find Child Care, Babysitters, Senior Care, Pet Care and Housekeeping

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Get the help you need for your children, pets, elderly parents, home and lifestyle. Making it easier to find better care for your whole family.

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Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board

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Provides Support Coordination Services, Day Support and Employment Services, and Residential Services for individuals with a developmental disability.

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Overdoses can happen in unexpected situations - a social gathering, a school event, with a friend or family member, or other community event. You may not know that someone is at risk of overdose. Stigma prevents many who use drugs from telling others. Do you know how to help someone who has overdosed on opioids? The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is offering a free online REVIVE! classes that will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to potentially save a life during an opioid overdose emergency. Choose from these dates Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. Registration Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 2 p.m. Registration Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9 a.m. Registration Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. Registration Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 3 p.m. Registration coming soon Friday, May 8, 2020 at 9 a.m. Registration coming soon Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. Registration Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. Registration During this 60-minute virtual class, you will learn: How to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose. How to administer naloxone nasal spray to potentially reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. What to do and not do when responding. In order to access the online class, you will need: A desktop or laptop computer or tablet equipped with a camera, microphone and speakers. Zoom video meetings conferencing software, available for free download. Registration will be confirmed via email, including course log-in instructions for Zoom and additional registration instructions. Upon completion of the online training, residents of Fairfax County and Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church will receive the REVIVE! kit (two CPR mouth barriers, vinyl gloves, stickers, instruction card) and/or no-cost naloxone. If you would like more information on how to obtain naloxone in your region, or outside the Fairfax-Falls Church area, please contact the Wellness, Health Promotion &amp; Prevention Team. Support for this program is from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health &amp; Developmental Services.

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Overdoses can happen in unexpected situations - a social gathering, a school event, with a friend or family member, or other community event. You may not know that someone is at risk of overdose. Stigma prevents many who use drugs from telling others. Do you know how to help someone who has overdosed on opioids?

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Licensed in-home and community service provider for children, adolescents, and adults.  Services include in-home respite, community respite and supported vacations.

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Behavioral Management Support

Developmental Support Associates

Developmental Support Associates, our supports and services emphasize the unique nature of each person in the context of his or her environment. We believe that many factors must be considered in order to provide positive behavior supports and high quality person-centered services.

Current Services

In-home and Community Respite
In-Home and Community Supports
Supported Vacations
Social Networking
In-Home Consultation
Behavior Assessment
Positive Behavior Support Planing and Consultation
Person-Centered Futures Planning
Parent/Caregiver Training
Counseling /Therapy
Systems Advocacy
https://www.developmentalsupport.com/
(301)661-6304

7032081119
allan@developmentalsupport.com
2755 Hartland RoadrnSuite 200, Falls Church, VA 22043

22043

Our Special Needs Trust exists to assist people with disabilities and their families in saving money for the future without losing public benefits, like Medicaid and Social Security that have strict asset caps. The funds invested in the trust will be used to provide security, support, services, and medical care or other supplemental needs not covered by benefits or insurance. This opportunity is available to anyone determined to have a disability by Social Security.

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Developmental Support Associates - The Arc of Northern Virginia

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Supporting families of children and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs.

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Information and Assistance: call 703-324-7948, TTY 711 or complete the Online Service Request Form. Free Consultations for Caregivers: Call 703-324-5374, TTY 711 and ask for a one-hour caregiver consultation, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Subscribe to E-Newsletters

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Pediatric Respite Care Services.  Depending on your child’s needs, a nurse or home health aide can provide care for your child while you’re away.  They work with you to determine if respite services are covered by waiver program or alternate funding.

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Offers respite care and in-home services to families of children with disabilities. Program participants in the residential, in-home support, and day services also have access to adjunctive supports to address their physical, mental, and behavioral health needs to help maximize their potential and opportunities for independence. The program coordinates with a variety of licensed professionals in community practice such as physicians, behavioral and mental health specialists, nutritionists, and specialty therapists.

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Administrative Offices Community Living Options Chimes Virginia offers an array of supported living options and staffing alternatives to enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and related conditions to live in homes and communities of their choice throughout Northern Virginia. Traditional residential options include Agency-operated single-family homes for adults who chose to live with roommates and may require 24-hour support.

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Respite care services include supervision and assistance with daily living activities due to absence or need for relief for family members and guardians who usually care for the child or young adult.

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Respite Care - CLCA - Changing Lives of Children with Autism

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Respite Care services include supervision and assistance with daily living activities due to absence or need for relief for family members and guardians who usually care for the child or young adult

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Licensed in-home and community service provider for children, adolescents, and adults.  Services include in-home respite, community respite and supported vacations.

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Behavioral Management Support

Developmental Support Associates

Developmental Support Associates, our supports and services emphasize the unique nature of each person in the context of his or her environment. We believe that many factors must be considered in order to provide positive behavior supports and high quality person-centered services.

Current Services

In-home and Community Respite
In-Home and Community Supports
Supported Vacations
Social Networking
In-Home Consultation
Behavior Assessment
Positive Behavior Support Planing and Consultation
Person-Centered Futures Planning
Parent/Caregiver Training
Counseling /Therapy
Systems Advocacy
https://www.developmentalsupport.com/
(301)661-6304

7032081119
allan@developmentalsupport.com
2755 Hartland RoadrnSuite 200, Falls Church, VA 22043

22043

Our Special Needs Trust exists to assist people with disabilities and their families in saving money for the future without losing public benefits, like Medicaid and Social Security that have strict asset caps. The funds invested in the trust will be used to provide security, support, services, and medical care or other supplemental needs not covered by benefits or insurance. This opportunity is available to anyone determined to have a disability by Social Security.

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Developmental Support Associates - The Arc of Northern Virginia

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Offers support for families who care for children with disabilities and special needs.  Activities take place monthly in Silver Spring and include magicians, face painters, clowns, petting zoos and other hands-on activities supported by trained volunteers.

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Changing the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.

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Hartwood administers Fairfax County’s Respite Subsidy Program which gives local families a break on the cost of private respite services for their loved one with special needs.  Support includes group home services, residential services, emergency respite care, group home based respite care, in-home support, drop-in services, respite subsidy program and enrichment programs.

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Hartwood Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that develops and operates residential service programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Virginia. Founded in 1973 by a small group of families, our first program provided respite services to individuals and families at a time when there was virtually no services available in northern Virginia for young adults who had "aged out" of the school system.

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The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) administers the Medicaid and FAMIS/CHIP programs in Virginia, providing access to health care for the most vulnerable, including children of eligible families.

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A Christian non-profit that provides short-term, overnight respite care for families with kids ages 6-17 with intellectual disabilities in the DC metro area, and around the country. Parents regularly receive 24-48 hours to rest and recharge, while their kids are engaged in activities, tailored to their interests and abilities.

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Jill's House - special needs care homes, provides overnight care to families of children with intellectual disabilities in a celebratory and safe environment tailored to them. Best private special needs schools for kids.

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Break Out, a Friday night respite care program for children with special needs and their siblings, ages 2-15, includes activities such as games, crafts, music, snacks and more.

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We are not a building. We are not an event. We are a family, God's family. We come from all walks of life and over 100 nationalities. No matter what you've been through or where you've come from, you are welcome here. Join us to see why God's family is no ordinary family.

Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples and multiplying churches among all nations

No matter what you've been through or where you've come from, you are welcome here. Join us to see why God's family is no ordinary family.

We're looking forward to connecting with you! We'd love for you to join us Sunday morning for a worship gathering at a location near you. Whether you're new to MBC or you've been here for awhile, MBC Connect is the best way to get connected at MBC. You'll learn all about our church, how to connect into a church group, ways to serve, membership, local and global outreach, and more!

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We are not a building. We are not an event. We are a family, God's family. We come from all walks of life and over 100 nationalities. No matter what you've been through or where you've come from, you are welcome here. Join us to see why God's family is no ordinary family.

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Respite Care services for short term relief provided day or night with thoroughly trained Nova HHC care providers in your desired environment.

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As fulfilling as caregiving for a parent or loved one can be, it can be draining and can make fitting in necessary errands and tasks difficult. Let Nova HHC help! Providing Respite Care services all across Fairfax, Vienna, Arlington, Ashburn, Reston, and many other areas across Northern Virginia!

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Respite Care - NOVA HOME HEALTH CARE | Fairfax, VA

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As fulfilling as caregiving for a parent or loved one can be, it can be draining and can make fitting in necessary errands and tasks difficult. Let Nova HHC help! Providing Respite Care services all across Fairfax, Vienna, Arlington, Ashburn, Reston, and many other areas across Northern Virginia!

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Provides in home babysitting and respite support for general education and special education students.  Babysitters are trained by BCBA's to handle a wide variety of common childhood behavior problems.  Additionally, they can implement a BIP which is unique to your child and his or her problem behaviors.

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Babysitter will come once a week for one hour. In home or virtual options are available. Package includes 13 one hour babysitting sessions. The babysitter will contact the parent to arrange a consistent weekly schedule. ( Price: $390.00/semester)

Babysitter will come twice a week for one hour. In home or virtual options are available. Package includes 26 one hour babysitting sessions. The babysitter will contact the parent to arrange a consistent weekly schedule. Prices are based for families with 1-3 children. Prices will increase as number of children increase. ( Price: $780.00/semester)

Babysitter will work for four hours a day with the child. In home or virtual options are available. Package includes 5 four hour-babysitting sessions. The babysitter will contact the parent to arrange a consistent weekly schedule. Prices are based for families with 1-3 children. Prices will increase as number of children increase. ( Price: $600.00/week)

Babysitter will work for eight hours a day with the child. In home or virtual options are available. Package includes 5 eight hour-babysitting sessions. The babysitter will contact the parent to arrange a consistent weekly schedule. Prices are based for families with 1-3 children. Prices will increase as number of children increase. ( Price: $1,200.00/week)

In home or virtual options are available. The parents should contact the company (ashriver@pbhaba.com) by Monday at 9am if they wish to schedule babysitting for that week. Prices are based for families with 1-3 children. Prices will increase as number of children increase. No pay ahead option is available. ( Price: $35/hour)

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Babysitter will come once a week for one hour. In home or virtual options are available. Package includes 13 one hour babysitting sessions. The babysitter will contact the parent to arrange a consistent weekly schedule. ( Price: $390.00/semester) Babysitter will come twice a week for one hour.

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Kids' Waivers is a compilation of information about Medicaid waivers, Katie Beckett or TEFRA programs, and other programs for children with disabilities or medical needs.

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Right at Home: In Home Care and Assistance

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Professionally trained and bonded/insured caregivers can step in and temporarily take over the care of your loved one in your home for short term respite care.

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Respite Care |‌ Fairfax, ‌VA | Right at Home

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Need respite information for your state? SEARCH THE NATIONAL RESPITE LOCATOR or

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Additional information:

ABCs of Respite: A Consumer Guide for Family Caregivers
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Before You Get Started

Respite is a service that provides a temporary break between the family caregiver and the care recipient. It is most important for caregivers to plan ahead if possible when they begin their caregiving activities to access intermittent breaks from caregiving. To be most effective, you should consider respite services much earlier than you think you will need them. Respite will be most helpful if you use it before you become exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities. Respite services can be beneficial, meaningful, and enjoyable to both the caregiver and the care recipient.

Family caregivers need to have sufficient and regular amounts of respite time. Give careful thought to how you want to spend your respite time. Respite needs to be meaningful and purposeful for caregivers to fulfill their needs and plans, as well as safe and enjoyable for the care receiver.

Respite is most effective when combined with other services and assistance, but don't wait to take your break. You may also benefit from additional financial support, education, emotional and social support that provide a sense of belonging with others, but before you can seek out those services, respite will give you a chance to step back and recharge.

To assess your own need for respite and to ensure that you are making the most of your respite time, please utilize Time for Living and Caring: Making Respite Services Work for You! (English version updated 2014) prepared by Dr. Dale Lund and others. (See also 2011 Spanish version of this brochure RESPITE SERVICES: Enhancing the Quality of Daily Life for Caregivers and Care Receivers.)

Sometimes, you may need respite in emergencies to deal with a personal health crisis, housing or job loss, or other immediate situation that might put the care recipient in harms way. For children, this type of respite may be called a "Crisis Nursery". Emergency or crisis respite may be more difficult to find, so familiarizing yourself with providers who might offer emergency respite or even registering in advance with such providers, is important. Both emergency and planned respites are critical resources for caregivers who are caring for an individual with special needs at any age across the lifespan.

In 1997, the first Lifespan Respite Program was established in Oregon. By 2000, similar programs were implemented in Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Since 2009, the US Administration on Aging has funded 35 states and the District of Columbia to implement State Lifespan Respite Programs, which were designed to help families find respite providers and to help them access respite payment resources. Many, but not all, of the originally funded state programs still are available to assist families in navigating the maze of respite programs and funding streams. Your first stop for information should be to your state's Lifespan Respite Program, if it has one. State respite or caregiving coalitions may have this information as well.

If your state does not have a State Lifespan Respite program or a State Respite Coalition, first check the ARCH National Respite Locator to find emergency or planned respite providers. You can also check with an Area Agency on Aging (AAA), or an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). To find an AAA or ADRC near you, visit the Eldercare Locator Service.

Private organizations such as Easterseals, the Alzheimer's Association, Family Voices or Family to Family Health Information Centers, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The ALS Association, University Centers on Disabilities (UCEDDs), or United Cerebral Palsy may also be able to refer you to respite services in your community.

If you are a veteran or the family caregiver of a veteran, call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-833-260-3274 or visit the online VA Caregiver Support Center.

To find additionalfamily caregiver support and assistance, visit the Family Caregiver Alliance's Family Care Navigator.

Types of Respite

Formal and informal, in-home and out-of-home respite options may exist in your locality. Respite programs may utilize an available bed in a health care facility for families who require extended respite options and whose family member or friend requires skilled care; whereas, other respite programs may only offer time-limited (a few hours) services in the family's home. In addition, respite services may be available to families through formal programs that hire and train their staff or may be available to families through informal networks (e.g., volunteer or faith-based initiatives, parent cooperatives, or cash subsidies from states to purchase respite through relatives and friends).

Respite services are usually offered on a sliding fee schedule, or there may be a combination of family fees, state, and federal funding, including Medicaid waivers, and/or private insurance. Providers may be paid or unpaid in many of the following models (See How do I pay for respite? below).

The following descriptions are examples of local respite program models.

In-home Models

Many families prefer respite that is provided in the home. There are several advantages to in-home respite:

The care recipient may be most comfortable in the home setting and does not have to adjust to a different environment.

The parents/caregivers may be more comfortable if the care recipient does not have to leave the home;

The home is already equipped for any special needs the child/adult may have.

The cost is relatively economical (especially if you hire and train your own provider).

Transportation barriers for the care recipient are eliminated.

Sometimes in-home care is coordinated by an agency which agrees to recruit, provides basic training, and keeps a database of all respite providers. Families can be matched with a provider by calling the agency and are usually responsible for training, payment, and repeat scheduling. If you have a Lifespan Respite Program or a State Respite Coalition in your state, they will be able to assist you in finding providers, payment resources and training options. On line services, such as Care.com, Rewarding Work, or online state disability or aging worker registries, can help you find an independent respite provider that you hire and train yourself.

Listed here are some of the typical models used in in-home respite.

Model 3: Consumer-Directed Respite

This model is similar to having a friend or relative volunteer to care for a child or adult with special needs. The primary difference is that the person providing care is identified or selected by the family and trained by a respite program or the families themselves. Providers may be paid or unpaid. If they are paid, it is often through a voucher program offered directly to family caregivers to allow them to locate, hire, train, and pay their own providers. This approach may also be available for in-home or out-of-home respite.

The state or agency offering the vouchers may employ a fiscal management agency to help with payment and necessary payroll taxes for respite providers. The sponsoring agency may also utlizie a list of possible agencies or respite providers to provide respite and families may select from this list of approved providers.

Out-of-Home Models

Out-of-home respite provides an opportunity for the care recipients to be outside the home. This may be a particularly attractive option for adolescents who are preparing to leave the family home for a more independent living arrangement, for young adults with disabilities who prefer to be with people their own age, or even aging populations with mild to moderate memory loss because it gives them an opportunity to experience new surroundings, different expectations, peer relationships and even cognitive and emotional stimulation. Families are free to enjoy time in their own home without the constraints of constant care, and they can devote more attention to siblings and other family members.

Listed below are some special considerations regarding out-of-home models.

Transportation may be required and special equipment may need to be moved.

The individual receiving care may not like the unfamiliar environment or may have difficulty adjusting to the changes.

The services may be offered in a variety of settings more restrictive than the care recipient's home, such as special medical centers or nursing homes.

Model 5: Respite Center-based Model

Some respite programs contract with existing day care centers to provide respite to children with special needs. Day care centers may be housed in churches, community centers, and after school programs. Not all centers are licensed by the state to provide services. Respite centers utilizing church, mosque or synagogue social halls, community centers, or senior service centers offer similar services for the aging population on a regular, daily, or intermittent basis (e.g., one weekend day a month).

Certain service organizations, such as Easterseals, human service agencies, or community-based private independent respite providers may offer respite in a center-based setting, employing trained staff and/or volunteers. These settings are usually regulated by the state.

Model 6: Respite in Foster or Group Homes

In some states, foster care regulations and licensing accommodate the development and operation of foster care or group "homes" which are managed by a non-profit or for-profit corporation. In this situation, several children or adolescents who have disabilities are placed outside their family homes and live together in a homelike environment with the help of a trained, rotating staff. These foster or group homes may provide respite care, either as vacancies occur in the homes, or as the sole purpose for which the "home" exists. Some adolescents adapt especially well to this situation, enjoying a setting that is like semi-independent living.

Increasingly, group home settings for older individuals are offering long-term residential care, and may also offer respite services. You can check with an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) or an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to see if these exist in your community. Contact the Eldercare Locator to find the AAA or ADRC near you.

Model 12: Adult day care centers

Adult day care centers, also known as adult day services, have been providing a form of respite for caregivers for decades. Such services have expanded dramatically in the last twenty years as demand has increased, but also as new funding sources, such as Medicaid waivers, became available. Adult day care centers provide a break (respite) to the caregiver while providing health services, therapeutic services, and social activities for people with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and other problems that increase their care needs. Some adult day care centers are dementia specific, providing services exclusively to that population. Other centers serve the broader population.

One difference between traditional adult respite, both group and in-home care, and adult day care is that adult day centers not only provide respite to family caregivers but also therapeutic care for cognitively and physically impaired older adults.

Generally, although programs vary, participants attend the program for several hours a day to a full day (eight hours), up to five days a week. Most programs do not offer weekend services, although a few may offer half-day services on Saturdays.

How to Choose a Respite Provider

Hiring on Your Own

Some states require training and 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 and you are hiring the individual on your own. 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:

1. Conduct a telephone screening

2. Follow up with an in-person Interview

3. Ask for references and documentation of training or credentials

4. Assess whether the provider is trained and capable of administering medications, assisting with medical tasks or daily living needs, if necessary. Are they experienced and comfortable in handling the unique needs of your loved one?

5. Ask if they are willing to engage in or offer activities or companion services requested by the person in care.

6. If the provider will be driving the care recipient, do they have a valid driver's license?

7. Check references and do a criminal background check or make sure that a background check was performed recently.

8. Evaluate costs and financing

9. 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 will not need to rely on memory if and when difficulties arise later.

Using an Agency

If you are selecting a home health or other agency who will send a respite provider into your home or if you are using a center-based program, you should ask these additional questions:

1. How are the workers selected and trained?

2. Are background checks performed?

3. Are respite workers licensed and bonded, if required?

4. What tasks can be performed by the respite worker?

5. Can the respite worker administer medications, assist with medical tasks or daily living needs, if necessary?

6. Will the respite provider engage in or offer activities or companion services requested by the person in care?

7. What hours and days are services available?

8. If the provider will be driving the care recipient, do they have a valid driver's license?

9. What is the eligibility process?

10. What are the fees and how are they paid?

11. How are emergencies and problems handled?

12. Are references available?

If you are considering respite services outside the home, request a tour for you and your loved one. When possible, visit the facility or program more than once and observe the engagement between participants and staff. Observe for cleanliness and the types of activities available. Are there opportunities for social engagement or other activities desired by the care recipient?

For more information on respite for specific ages or conditions, see free downloadable ARCH Fact Sheets. ARCH also provides National Respite Guidelines that may help you learn what to look for in a high quality respite setting.

A variety of consumer guides, workbooks, and checklists also are available to help you sort out the myriad of options you may have in your community, and in some instances, offer guidance so you can train the respite provider yourself:

Help for Choosing Children's Respite

Help for Choosing Respite for Adults and Aging

How Do I Choose an Adult Day Care Center?

Family members must do some research to determine whether the adult day care center is right for their loved ones. The components of a quality adult day care program should include the following:

Conducts an individual needs assessment before admission to determine the person's range of abilities and needs;

Provides an active program that meets the daily social, recreational, and rehabilitative needs of the person in care;

Develops an individualized treatment plan for participants and monitors it regularly, adjusting the plan as necessary;

Provides referrals to other needed community services;

Has clear criteria for service and guidelines for termination based on the functional status of the person in care;

Provides a full range of in-house services, which may include personal care, transportation, meals, health screening and monitoring, educational programs, counseling, and rehabilitative services;

Provides a safe, secure environment;

Uses qualified and well-trained volunteers;

Adheres to or exceeds existing State and national standards and guidelines.

Contact the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) for a set of guidelines for helping to select adult day service programs. They also have a directory of adult day programs.

Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) can also direct you to adult day care centers in your area. Contact the Eldercare Locator to find the AAA nearest you. Ultimately, word of mouth is often one of the best ways of finding quality adult day care.

How Do I Find and Pay for Respite?

The first place to look for respite providers or programs is your State Lifespan Respite Program or State Respite Coalition. Some states maintain their own state respite registries. If your state does not have these resources, the ARCH National Respite Locator Service (NRLS) can provide you a list of respite programs in your geographic area. You can search the NRLS by the age of the person you are providing care for and by zip code. For additional sources of information, check your state information fact sheet.

A range of possible state and federal funding sources may be available to help you pay for respite. If you have a State Lifespan Respite Program or State Respite Coalition, they should be able to link you to existing funding sources or assist with possible funding sources that may be unique to your state. For other available state funding possibilities, including state-specific Medicaid waiver funding or other available funding possibilities, you can also visit the ARCH National Respite Locator funding and resources map and click on your state for program eligibility and funding information.

The following list of possible federal funding sources to help pay for respite is by no means exhaustive. For additional possible federal respite funding sources and how to connect to them, see Federal Funding and Support Opportunities for Respite. Information on federal programs that support respite is presented in a summary table.

A few funding possibilities include:

Medicaid Waivers: Generally, every state offers some respite assistance though various home and community-based Medicaid Waivers. Each state's eligibility criteria and funding for waivers are different and you should check with your state's Medicaid office. To find out which waivers are available in your state and information about eligibility, see ARCH's Medicaid Waivers for Respite Support.

If you live in a state that adopted the Section 1915(i) Medicaid State Plan Option for Home and Community-Based Services and the person you care for qualifies for Medicaid under income guidelines, respite may be covered under your state's Medicaid plan without the need for a waiver.

Medicare Hospice Benefit: If someone is eligible for Medicare and is in hospice, their caregivers are eligible for the Medicare respite benefit under Hospice Care. See more about the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Medicare Advantage Plans: Medicare Advantage plans may now cover non-medical supplemental benefits such as adult day care services and respite. Other optional covered services that benefit the plan holder as well as their family caregivers may include home care, transportation to appointments, meal delivery and home modifications. Read more.

National Family Caregiver Support Program: Funding may be available through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, which is administered through your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), if you are caring for someone over the age of 60 or someone of any age with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Funding for respite may also be available if you are a grandparent or other relative age 55 or older caring for a child or if you are parent or other relative age 55 or older caring for an adult child with disabilities. Visit the Eldercare locator service to contact your AAA about respite funding options.

State Family Caregiver Support Programs: If your state has a state-funded family caregiver support program, you may have respite funding available. Visit S ervices by State from the Family Caregiver Alliance for more information.

Veterans eligible for outpatient medical services can also receive non-institutional respite, outpatient geriatric evaluation and management services, and therapeutically-oriented outpatient day care. Respite care may be provided in a home or other non-institutional setting, such as a community nursing home. Ordinarily, respite is limited to no more than 30 days per year. The services can be contracted or provided directly by the staff of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or by another provider or payor. A program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Program of Comprehensive Assistance to Family Caregivers is available to eligible Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary family caregiver. For more information, visit the VA Caregiver Support Program or call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274. See ARCH's fact sheet on respite for veterans for more information and additional resources.

Military Families: Military families should also look to TRICARE's Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) or the Military Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), which offers respite to anyone in the military who is enrolled in the EFMP and meets the criteria. See summary table of federal programs that may be available to military families for respite.

Funding for Adult Day Care: Medicare does not cover day care costs, but Medicaid can pay all the costs in a licensed day care center with a medical model or an Alzheimer's environment if the senior qualifies financially. Some day care centers offer need-based scholarships. Others may use a sliding fee scale based on income. Private medical insurance policies sometimes cover a portion of day care costs when registered, licensed medical personnel are involved in the care. Long-term care insurance may also pay for adult day services, depending upon the policy. Dependent care tax credits may be available to the caregiver as well. See also Medicare Advantage above.

References

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center (2002). Adult Day Care: One Form of Respite for Older Adults. [ARCH Fact Sheet Number 54]. Chapel Hill, NC: Author.

ARCH National Respite Resource Center (2015). Respite for Caregivers of Veterans. [ARCH Fact Sheet Number 63]. Chapel Hill, NC: Author.

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center (2021). Federal Funding and Support Opportunities for Respite. Chapel Hill, NC: Vivian Gabor of Gabor and Associates Consulting.

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center (2019). Medicaid Waivers for Respite Support . Chapel Hill, NC: Author. Report prepared for ARCH by Kathy Mayfield-Smith, Research Associate Professor, Division of Medicaid Policy Research, Institute for Families in Society at the University of South Carolina.

Edgar, Maggie and Monica Uhl (2011). National Respite Guidelines. Chapel Hill, NC: ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center.

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Finding Respite Providers or Programs
How do I choose a respite provider or adult day care program?
For guidance in selecting a respite provider or program, read the ABCs of Respite before you get started. Use respite frequently and as early in your caregiving experience as possible.
Where can I find respite providers or programs for a child, adult or older person with a specific condition in my state?
To search for respite in your state, click here.
Where else can I find respite providers or answers to other questions about respite in my state (e.g., how to start up a respite program; licensing or regulatory issues; provider training opportunities)?
Virginia Lifespan Respite Program:

Nick Slentz
Human Services Program Coordinator
Virginia Department for the Aging and Rehabilitative Services
1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Henrico, VA 23229
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For more information on State Lifespan Respite Programs click here.

Respite Funding and Eligibility
How can I pay for respite services?
1) Family Caregiver Support Program:

Respite is one of the supports offered through the State's Family Caregiver Support Program. Individuals eligible for respite care under this program are:

Family caregivers providing care for individuals age 60 or older;

Family caregivers providing care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, regardless of age; or

Grandparents and other relative caregivers (not parents) 55 years of age and older providing care to children under age 18; or

Grandparents, parents and other relative caregivers 55 years of age and older providing care to adults ages 18-59, with disabilities, to whom they are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Tribal Organizations can set a lower age than 60 for members to be considered as elders eligible for services.

To find the Family Caregiver Support Program closest to you, visit the Eldercare Locator.

2) Medicaid Waivers that pay for Respite:

Medicaid waivers provide the largest federal source of funding assistance for respite. Each State develops their own waiver eligibility criteria and conditions for specific populations. Waivers are subject to federal approval. To see if your state has a Medicaid waiver that you or your family member may qualify for, click here.

Keep in mind that many states maintain waiting lists for Medicaid Waiver services. It is not an automatic entitlement, as is the regular Medicaid State Plan program, although some states may be converting their Medicaid waivers to state plan benefits.

3) If the person you are caring for is a Veteran

Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 or click here to visit the VA Caregiver Support website.

Additional Resources
Other than respite, what other supports and services are available?
Virginia Navigator provides databases of resources for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Click here.

Virginia Caregiver Solution Center provides additional resources for caregivers. Click here .

Services by State, hosted by the Family Caregiver Alliance, is a comprehensive state-by-state searchable data base that provides a list of government and private services and supports for family caregivers and care recipients. Click here.

State Self-Direction Programs: If a person with a disability or chronic condition is eligible for Medicaid, they may qualify for financial assistance that can be used to purchase necessary home and community-based services and supports, including payment to the family caregiver or to pay for respite. Such programs are sometimes known as cash & counseling, consumer or self-directed programs, or other names selected by the state. To find state Self-Direction Programs on the Applied Self-Direction (asd) website, click here.

Family to Family Health Information Center (F2F) and Family Voices: For assistance in finding services and supports for children with special health care needs from other parents and professionals, find your state's F2F center or Family Voices state chapter. Click here..

Easterseals: Many local affiliates of Easterseals provide respite, adult day services, and other supports for individuals of all ages and disabilities. To connect to an Easterseals affiliate in your area, click here.

Eldercare Locator: A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can reach them at 1-800-677-1116 or click here.

Benefits.gov: The official benefits website of the U.S. government that informs citizens of benefits they may be eligible for and provides information on how to apply for assistance. Click here.

Aging and Disability Resource Centers: If you are looking for information or assistance with long-term services and supports for yourself or for a friend or family member, you can locate the Aging and Disability Resource Center (sometimes also known as the No Wrong Door System) nearest you by contacting the Eldercare Locator.

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Our Mission

The VCC will work passionately to improve the experience of caregiving through education, advocacy and access to resources.

Our Vision

All Virginia caregivers will be valued, respected, and supported and will have easy access to information, education and services.

Who We Are

We started with 22 founding members in 2004 and are nearly 200 members strong today.

Our members include family caregivers, disability and aging community agency staff, state agency employees, and university and independent researchers.

Virginia received a Lifespan Respite Grant from the Administration on Aging in 2011 to support respite services for family caregivers. This grant continues to enhance the VCC's caregiver support efforts across the lifespan.

What We Do

We meet every other month for networking, training, education, project brainstorming, and resource sharing.

Meetings are conducted from numerous public video sites across the state using a polycom teleconferencing system which includes two-way visual and audio reception. This means you can participate from the site most convenient for you.

Recent educational presentations have included: Advance Directives, Managing Other Peoples Money, Tai Chi, and Falls Prevention.

How You Can Be a Part
Membership Is Free!
Complete a Membership Form and mail, fax or email to:

Nick Slentz
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
1610 Forest Ave, Suite 100
Henrico, VA 23229
Nick.Slentz@dars.virginia.gov
804-588-3978
Questions?
Contact VCC Membership Chair: Mauretta Copeland
mcopeland@vcu.edu,804-827-0423.

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Information and education to help people with MS and their support teams powerfully advocate for what you need, when and how you need it

Emotional support resources for people with MS as well as family and carepartners, including support groups and ways to connect with others living with MS

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Respite is defined as a short period of rest or relief from something difficult. Caring for a loved one can be very difficult on a caregiver. Respite Care provides temporary relief to a primary caregiver from the continuous support and care of a loved one who has a disability or medical condition. Respite will be most helpful if you use it before you become exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities. Respite services can be beneficial, meaningful, and enjoyable to both the caregiver and the care recipient.

The Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program (VLRVP) provides reimbursement vouchers to Virginia caregivers for the cost of temporary, short-term respite care provided to individuals of any age, with a documented disability or medical condition.

The goal of this program is to increase access and reduce barriers to respite care, as well as enhance education and awareness about respite care. Respite funding is limited to $595.00 per family through June 30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. This program prohibits the use of these funds for rent, cleaning, medical supplies, food, or other household expenditures. Due to its limited funding, not all eligible applicants will be approved.

Important Terms to Know

Caregiver:

An individual who provides care to someone who has a physical or mental health condition, or who is chronically ill or frail. Caregivers may be spouses, adult children, in-laws, parents, siblings, extended family members, friends, neighbors, or family of choice.
Care Recipient:
A person who receives care from an unpaid caregiver, paid care provider, or volunteer, either at home, in the community or in a facility.

Respite Provider:

A person who provides respite care and receives payment for it. Respite Providers can range from a personal care provider; a healthcare professional such as a nurse, occupational therapist (OT), physical therapist (PT), or other licensed clinical professional; homemakers; and companionship providers, to name a few. They may be employed, self-employed, or contracted to work in facilities or at the Care Recipient's home.

Types of Respite:

Formal, informal, in-home and out-of-home respite options may exist in your locality. Respite programs may utilize an available bed in a health care facility for families who require extended respite options and whose family member or friend requires skilled care; whereas, other respite programs may only offer time-limited (a few hours) services in the family's home. Respite services may be available to families through formal programs that hire and train their staff, or through informal networks (e.g., volunteer or faith-based initiatives, parent cooperatives, relatives and friends).

Respite services are usually offered on a sliding fee schedule, or there may be a combination of family fees, state, and federal funding, including Medicaid waivers, and/or private insurance. Providers may be paid or unpaid.

For more information on types of respite models please visit the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center ABCs of Respite: A Consumer Guide for Family Caregivers

Who is eligible to apply?

In order to be eligible for this program you must live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, must be a primary caregiver of a loved one with a documented disability or medical condition, and you must reside at least part-time with your loved one. Voucher funding is limited to a total of $595 per household per year.

What information do I need to submit with the application?

Any of the following items are valid verification of a disability or medical condition, as long as it is less than 2 years old:

Doctor's written diagnosis of disability/condition

Hospital Visit Summary

Social Security Administration Letter

Individualized Educational Plan/Special Education Eligibility

Early Intervention Eligibility

Vocational Rehabilitation Statement of Qualifying Disability

Long-term Disability Insurance Statement of Eligibility

How to apply?

Send:

1. The completed 5-page Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program Application

2. Verification of disability or medical condition for the Respite Care Recipient

By email to : vlrvp@dars.virginia.gov

By mail to:
Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Henrico, Virginia 23229

Or by FAX to: (804) 662-9354 or (804) 662-7035

Click here to download the Application, which can be completed and submitted using the blue buttons in the document. Please use Adobe Acrobat to open this PDF. In order for the document to function properly, you must download the program application to your computer and open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat. If you use another PDF reader, you will not be able to utilize some of the document's functions.

Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF reader.

You can also print this application if you would prefer to fill it out on paper and mail it back to DARS.
Once you have submitted a completed application with verification of disability or medical condition to DARS by one of the methods listed above, you will be notified of your approval within 30 days via mail or email.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will DARS arrange the Respite Care? DARS does not provide or arrange for respite care. This DARS program is participant-directed. YOU are responsible for selecting, hiring, training, and paying a respite care provider of your choice, at a time that is convenient for you and your loved one. Respite and caregiver resources are available through the Virginia Family Caregiver Solutions center at https://vf.virginianavigator.org/ or via internet searches.

Can I hire a Respite Provider who lives in my home or is under age 18? If you choose to select a respite care provider yourself, the individual selected to provide the respite care MUST be at least 18 years old and cannot be someone who currently resides in your home. You are also responsible for negotiating the rate of pay with the respite care provider you select. The program allows for a maximum rate of $20.00 per hour for an individual and $30.00 per hour for an agency.

Can I use my current Respite Provider? Yes, you may, but program funds cannot be used to replace current funding for respite or to pay for respite just to allow the caregiver to work. Funding must be used to provide services that allow the caregiver to take a break from caregiving duties. It must go "above and beyond" what is currently being received.

For full FAQs click here.

The Virginia Caregiver Coalition
The Lifespan Respite Voucher Program would not exist without the support of the VCC. Who We Are

Beginning with 22 founding members in 2004 the VCC has nearly 200 members strong today.

Our members include family caregivers, disability and aging community agency staff, state agency employees, and university and independent researchers.

What We Do

The VCC meets every other month for networking, training, education, project brainstorming, and resource sharing.

Meetings are conducted virtually via Zoom and are recorded for your convenience.

To learn more about the Virginia Caregiver Coalition click here.

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Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program

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﻿ Home Community Living & Caregiving Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program Respite is defined as a short period of rest or relief from something difficult. Caring for a loved one can be very difficult on a caregiver. Respite Care provides temporary relief to a primary caregiver from the continuous support and care of a loved one who has a disability or medical condition.

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Provides respite support, advocacy and coaching services, and family-centered programming for families who are raising kids with developmental disabilities across NOVA and the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan areas. We provide a “home-away-from-home” setting with a “whole-of-family” community approach. The Infinitas Foundation keeps families close to key services and close to each other.

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Cognitive centers in Lessburg, VA. Our programs are professionally designed and clinically informed to ensure meaningful, high-quality resident engagement.

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At Eden Allied Services, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live independent, meaningful lives. We work closely with families, guardians, support coordinators, and case managers to ensure every person receives dignified, reliable, person-centered care.