Emergency Respite: Help for Family Caregivers in Critical Times of Need

This fact sheet highlights a variety of situations where respite may be needed in the event of a family or personal emergency and is designed to help state agencies, community and faith-based respite providers, Lifespan Respite grantees and their... More

This fact sheet highlights a variety of situations where respite may be needed in the event of a family or personal emergency and is designed to help state agencies, community and faith-based respite providers, Lifespan Respite grantees and their collaborators understand the unique needs of this population of caregivers. Examples of state-funded or community-based emergency respite initiatives and possible funding sources are also provided. The fact sheet includes special considerations for family caregivers, respite providers and administrators, and Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners when using, planning for or implementing emergency respite services. Less