LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE PROGRAM
WHATGrants for respite care and relief services for family caregivers of adults and children with special needs.
WHYTo help create and support caregiver respite programs across the country.
WHERELifespan Respite Care Program.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Community Living.
USA.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Community Living.
USA.
Program Description
“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.”
-archrespite.org
Grants for respite care services include:
- Understanding available respite programs and family caregiver needs.
- Marketing and outreach campaigns to educate family caregivers about respite and how to access services.
- Training of volunteer and paid respite providers to increase the availability of respite services.
- Partnering with communities of faith to develop respite programs.
- Developing or enhancing statewide databases of respite care programs, services, and information to improve access for family caregivers.
- Developing and implementing person-centered respite service options, such as vouchers.
Respite services may be provided as in-home care, at adult day care centers, or residential care facilities and other locations.
source: acl.gov/programs
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