Respite

Respite care at Community Partners is the means used to provide short-term care for a person with a developmental disability who lives at home with his or her family. Respite can be the means by which the family has the time to do everyday, ordinary things all families like and need to do. Things like: going shopping, going out for an evening, reading a book, going away for a vacation, visiting a friend, or just enjoying a few relaxing moments without worry or interruption.

Respite provides families with:

• A break when they feel they need it, from the ongoing, care giving responsibilities
• Support in continuing to care for the family member with a developmental disability who is at home
• Time to pursue personal interests or other obligations, or to have some time alone
• A means to support the family to stay together as a strengthened unit.
• Opportunities for all family members to form and sustain relationships outside of the family.

Anyone who lives with his or her family, and is eligible for services at Community Partners through the Family Support or Early Supports and Services program, is eligible for Respite support.

Community Partners is on the lookout for some good respite providers. If you are looking for extra income, and want to help a family in Strafford County, we can help. There are opportunities to spend time with people of all ages, with the benefit of a flexible schedule.

To learn more about respite, and what is available, you can call Respite Coordinator at 603-516-9300

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