Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to home-based caregivers for the cost of temporary respite care. Programs may have limitations and specific eligibility requirements.
The Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program provides reimbursement vouchers to Virginia caregivers for the cost of short-term respite care provided to individuals, of any age, with a documented disability or special need.
"A Practical Guide to Respite for Your Family" is a valuable resource for family members of children with disabilities and chronic or terminal illnesses. This tool will assist you in finding different respite options that may be available in your community.
If you are a parent or family member providing support to a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability, respite services can provide you with a much-needed break away from your caregiving responsibilities.
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.
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.