Respite Care
As a parent or caregiver of a child or youth with specific needs, you may need extra support or a break from time to time. We offer in-home and out-of-home respite.
Funding options:
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Ontario funds two types of respite that can give families a break from caregiving:
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out-of-home respite
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in-home respite
Ontario also provides funding to help eligible families of children with disabilities purchase services and supports, including respite care:
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Provides funding to help caregivers purchase respite and opportunities for children and youth with physical and/or developmental disabilities to engage in activities that promote their growth and development.
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Provides families of medically-fragile and/or technology-dependent children and youth with funding to purchase respite care.
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Provides financial support for low-income to moderate-income families to help with the cost of caring for children with severe disabilities, including respite.