Respite is an indirect service that provides relief to people who are responsible for the primary care and support of a person with a developmental disability.
Respite services provide temporary relief from the demands of care giving, which can help reduce overall family stress. This enables families to better meet the needs of their loved one with a developmental disability. Respite can be provided in the home or out of the home, during the day, evenings or overnight.
When a family member, Family Care provider or live-in/house-parent staff person has to deal with family illness, emergence, or caregivers or staff vacation, respite services can ensure that their loved one’s needs are met.