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Children's Respite

 Mission
  • To provide out-of-home respite support for children who reside with family members.


What We Do

  • Homes with 24-hour staffing provide a variety of overnight options where the needs of the person are met
  • Give families a break or rest
  • Provide an opportunity for the person to experience being away from home
  • Safe and home-like atmosphere for children
  • Staff ensures all needs are met while at respite


Description

  • Staff ensures the needs of the person are met based on information from families, medical professionals, and other professionals in the person’s life
  • Provide self-care and daily living needs
  • Encourage skill development based on recognized abilities and needs
  • Recreational options


Length of Stay

  • Drop-In is available for 1 to 4 hours.
  • Overnight stays can be booked for weekends, as well as extended visits based on availability


Cost
  • $3.00 per hour Drop-In
  • $15.00 per slept night


Questions? Need more information?

Should you have any queries and/or require additional information, please contact Cathie Verfaillie, Manager (for children between the ages of 1–18 years) at 519.351.2156