Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to home-based caregivers for the cost of temporary respite care. Programs may have limitations and specific eligibility requirements.

Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.

Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family.  In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.

Support groups, services and programs that alleviate caregiver burden.

Support groups, services and programs that alleviate caregiver burden.

Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family.  In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.

Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.

Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to home-based caregivers for the cost of temporary respite care. Programs may have limitations and specific eligibility requirements.