Respite Care

SHORT AND LONG-TERM RESPITE CARE

Respite, temporary relief for caregivers and families, is a CRCC service that is designed to provide home-based care to children with social, emotional or learning disabilities.  Respite can be provided to families on either a planned or emergency basis. This service allows families the time they need to renew their energies and continue caring for their children at home.  The length of respite can range from a few hours of care up to three months of care depending on the needs of the family.

CRCC basic training for respite providers and mentors, at a minimum, covers the following areas:

• Overview of respite for children with serious emotional disturbances
• First Aid and CPR
• Overview of psychotropic medications and administration procedures
• Emergency medical procedures and emergency protocols
• Behavior management and strategies
• Crisis intervention
• Planning and providing quality activities for children
• Working with families
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Liability issues
• Confidentiality