Respite Care
Respite care refers to short term, temporary care provided to people with disabilities so their families can take a break from the daily routine of care giving. Respite services may range from a few hours to overnight or a few days. Respite care can take place in different settings, such as the family’s home, the caregiver’s home, a respite center, or a recreation camp. Respite programs also offer different services. Some programs provide vouchers, which are either checks or certificates families can use to purchase respite care from a person or agency of their choice. Other programs have a list of providers families can use to find a caregiver. Still other programs arrange for volunteer or paid caregivers to go to the family’s home. Finally, some organizations offer occasional respite events where parents can drop their children off for a few hours.
Here are links to some webpages with more information about ways to look at respite and the things you should think about when deciding on a respite option.
Camp Baker in Chesterfield provides weekend respite sessions for parents of children with disabilities ages 6 to adult.
(804) 748-4789
Camp Easter Seal in Milford and Roanoke conducts weekend respite programs for parents of children ages 5 to adult with developmental disabilities.
Milford: 1-804-633-9855
Roanoke: 1-800-365-1656
Camp Virginia Jaycee offers weekend respite care at their camp near Roanoke for parents of children with mental retardation ages 7 to adult.
1-540-947-2972
Caring Nurses provides Medicaid Waiver Personal Care services and Respite Care services in Northern Virginia.
(703) 241-0057
Chimes of Virginia offers respite care and in-home services to families of children with disabilities.
(703) 267-6558
Endependence Center of Northern VA has a list of individuals who offer personal assistance services and respite care.
(703) 525-3268
Hartwood Foundation provides emergency respite services in a respite home, offers cash vouchers to families, and assists families with finding a caregiver.
(703) 914-3901
HillZoo is a list of classified ads of individuals who work on Capitol Hill who are interested in babysitting in their spare time.
Kidz Clubhouse a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families by providing Weekend Respite Care so their parents enjoy a much deserved break while their children enjoy an incredible time at our Kidz Clubhouse in Great Falls with their friends.
Kidz Clubhouse also offers fun camps for kids with multiple disabilities from ages 5-18 during school breaks, teach work days and holidays.
703-589-5811
McLean Bible Church Access Ministries’ Breakaway Respite Care program offers parents a day off from care giving one Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Respite care takes place at the church and is free of charge. Registration is required.
703-770-4393
703-790-5590 x1048 to register
Northern Virginia Training Center offers center-based respite care for parents of adult children with mental retardation. Parents should apply through their local Community Services Board (see RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS for the Community Services Boards’ phone numbers).
(703) 323-4000
Renaissance Pediatric Unit – Iliff Nursing Home offers respite for parents who have children ages 0 – 21 with complex medical needs when beds are available.
(703) 560-1000
Resources for Independence of Virginia, Inc. offers in-home respite for adults with disabilities.
(703) 359-4430
United Cerebral Palsy of Washington and Northern VA arranges respite care for families who have children of any age with developmental disabilities or complex medical conditions. Respite is provided in the family’s home or the provider’s home for a fee.
(202) 269-1500 Ted Bergeron
(202) 526-0146 Joan Whitney
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