Respite Services

Respite services is a program funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). Funds are allocated annually and are based on the degree of need of the service recipient and the family.

The In-Home Respite program provides intensive or non-intensive support services to help maintain individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The services are provided to adults and children age twelve or older who need care because of their developmental disability, and children ages eleven and younger whose developmental disability requires care by a worker with special skills or training beyond the skills and training required of any worker qualified to care for non-disabled children.

This is offered with the expected outcome of a decrease in the need for institutional placement or other types of long-term residential support services by assisting the individual or the family in maintaining an in-home residence.