Respite Services
The National Respite Locator Services of ARCH National Respite
Network describes respite as follows: "Respite, a break for
caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care
is provided to a child or adult with disabilities, or chronic
or terminal illnesses, and to persons at risk of abuse and
neglect. Respite can occur in out-of-home and in-home settings
for any length of time, depending on the needs of the family and
available resources. As a vital part of the continuum of services
for families, respite helps prevent out-of-home placements and
possible abuse and neglect situations, preserves the family unit,
and supports family stability."
In Illinois, respite services are provided in a number of different
ways. There are in-home respite providers (these providers send the
respite worker to your home to care for your family member in their
own environment) as well as those who offer this service in a
center-based model (families take their loved one to a respite home
or center for care). Eligibility determination and funding sources
for these programs vary. There are also groups that provide respite
in unique ways such as the Respitality Program offered by Easter
Seals-UCP in Peoria/Bloomington. This program provides a getaway
for parents that can include dinner, entertainment and hotel
accommodations, often donated by community businesses.
Many agencies that provide other services to children or adults
with disabilities also provide respite. To find a provider of
respite services in your area, please choose:
1.
Search for
Advocacy/Service Providers in the navy blue box on the left
2.
Search by Service
Type – Respite Services
3.
Choose Respite
Care under Service Sub-Type
4.
Under Services
Provided: Choose the most appropriate for your needs
5. County: Select Your
County
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