Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.
This resource is helpful for family members of children with disabilities and chronic or terminal illnesses. It is designed to be used by family members and by professionals assisting families in finding and accessing respite options.
Are you caring for a child with special needs? This guide from the Connecticut Lifespan Respite Coalition is a tool to help families find respite in their community.
This fact sheet from ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center provides information on options for recruiting, screening, training, utilizing, and retaining volunteers to provide respite services to caregiving families in various settings.