RESPITE

Imagine parents who have not left their house together for decades, ever since their child was born with a disability or a disease. Some families cope with the challenges of an adult with special needs and have also found relief through our program.  Our respite program began offering four to eight-hour care breaks to families in 1995.  More than 1,000 care hours were provided in 2017-2018.   We would be happy to discuss our respite program for your family.

Respite is...

• A support service for families
  
• In-home based care for a child or adult with a disability
  
• Provided by Trained Nurse Aids contracted through Allegiance Health
  
• For Jackson County Residents
  
• 4 to 8 hour shifts 3-4 times per month up to 16 hours per month (exceptions for emergencies considered)
  
• Hours of service; 7 days a week between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.
  
• At a reasonable cost of $7 to $12 dollars per hour determined on a sliding scale by household income.

Who Qualifies?

If you are a Jackson County resident, contact us to find out if you qualify for respite care services.   All caregivers need a break!

How to Apply
For more information call Carole Briggs RN at 782-6054 or carole@disabilityconnect.org