RESPITE Care
Iowa Respite and Crisis Care has CLOSED
It has been our honor to serve you and your community for the past 16 years.
Please contact Katie Kaminski, the Children's Services Director of Youth Emergency Services and Shelter for more information about respite funding.
918 SE 11th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
kamienskik@yessiowa.org
(515) 557-2246
What is Respite Care
Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition partners with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa and the Department of Human Services as well as private individuals like you to help families get a short break. Respite Care services provide temporary relief to parents or caregivers of individuals with a disability, special need, or chronic illness. Respite is a critical service to families that care for a loved one at home with special needs. Without respite, many families break down and loved ones get placed in long-term care settings. Read comments from families that use this service and how important it is to them.
Who Qualifies for Respite Care?
A family member or other individual that takes care of someone with a disability, special need, or chronic illness of any age.
What are the Benefits of Respite Services?
For the Care Giver:
- Opportunity for a break
- Opportunity to devote time to other family members and friends
- Participation in community activities
- Provide options for care during crisis and/or emergencies
- Additional relief and support during stressful times
For the Individual Receiving Respite Care:
- Safe, Quality Care
- Opportunities for new experiences
- Strengthens family relationships
- Opportunities to socialize with people outside of their family
- Participation in community activities
- Reduces out-of-home placements
Where Can I Find Respite Services?
The National Respite Network maintains a searchable data base for respite programs throughout the nation. Search the data base and find respite providers near you. If you are caring for a person that is elderly you may also want to search the Iowa Eldercare Locator.
How Do I Know a Provider is Not Going to Hurt My Loved One?
It is your responsibility to determine whether or not a provider will abuse or neglect your loved one. The Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition only distributes funding for respite care serices, does not employ your care provider and is held harmless against any injury or loss you or your loved ones may incure. To support you in your pursuit of determining whether or not a provider has a criminal record you may click on the following link to complete a sexual predator check. We may also be able to assist you in the completion of a background check for a nominal fee. Background checks are not guaranteed and you should make every effort to check references and determine for yourself if the provider you have chosen will provide safe care in a manner that you feel meets your family's needs and customs.
Where Can Respite Care Take Place?
Respite is meant to be a flexible service which means that there are many places respite can take place. Here are some of the options we are aware of:
- Camp settings
- In-home care (in the consumer's home)
- Out-of-Home Care (i.e., in a registered day care or licensed foster home or other provider employee's home)
- Hospitals
- Residential Facilities
- Other Community Settings (hotels, non-certified camp sites, vacation areas, etc.)
Who Pays for Respite Care?
Most respite care is paid for through government programs. Some insurance companies will pay for respite care. Some families with the available resources can also pay privately for respite care.
Comments from 2008 Respite Grant Recipients
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