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.

Learn more about the types of respite programs that are available to assist with caregiving needs from the ARCH.

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 tip sheet from the Delaware Lifespan Respite Care Network provides ideas to help you make the most of your respite time.

This fact sheet from ARCH provides respite information for adults with neurological conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, cerebrovascular disease including stroke, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, brain tumors, and TBI.

When we are stressed out, tired or overwhelmed we need rest, renewal and rejuvenation. Respite care offers time for caregivers to care for themselves.

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.