Respite Care

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center - Supports service providers and families through training, technical assistance, evaluation, and research. Fact sheet, training tools, funding information, and respite locator.
www.archrespite.org/

The Arc's Q&A on Respite Care - Information and references.
www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Document.Doc?&id=160

Best Practices in Respite Care For Children - Assists families in discerning the quality of available respite options service providers and policy makers in the development of quality services.
www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cacc/00001_en.htm

Respite Care - "Respite care is an essential part of the overall support that families may need to keep their child with a disability or chronic illness at home." Definitions and resources.
www.autism-pdd.net/respite.html

Respite Care: A Gift of Time - [NICHCY News Digest 12] Discusses types of respite care available and gives tips and advice to parents seeking such care.
www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd12.htm

Respite Care Checklist - Client information form for respite caregivers.
www.efmoody.com/longterm/respitechecklist.html