“RESPITE (RES’ PIT):  AN INTERVAL OF REST OR RELIEF”

 

WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?

 

Respite Care is short-term, temporary, in-home relief from the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for an individual with developmental disabilities in your home.  The time off can be used for rest, recreation, shopping, or just spending time with other members of your family:  IT’S YOUR TIME…SPEND IT HOW YOU WANT TO.

 

BENEFITS OF RESPITE CARE

 

The benefits of respite include qualified workers to care for the person with a developmental disability in your home so that the family’s time away is worry free.  Workers also provide companionship, new experiences, and activities for the individual.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR RESPITE CARE?

 

Any individual of any age is eligible for respite care if s/he resides in Iroquois County and has a developmental disability.

 

AVAILABILITY OF RESPITE CARE

 

Respite is available daytime, evenings, and weekends.

 

TO USE RESPITE CARE

 

To begin using the Respite Care Service, contact The Arc of Iroquois County.  The Respite Coordinator will then make a home visit to place an appropriate worker in your home.  There is no charge for the service.  We need to hear from you.  This program is intended to meet your needs for respite care.  Please let us know what they are by calling or emailing:

 

The Arc of Iroquois County

700 East Elm Street

Watseka, IL  60970-1400

(815) 432-5288 x28

 

bettyd@thearcirq.org