Family Respite Services - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call * referrals open to families, agencies or health care professionals * application process required to arrange home visit/assessment
Waiting Period: Respite is provided according to the amount of resources available * Families may experience a waiting period depending on the demand for services and funds available

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth 18 years and under who have developmental, physical, behavioural or emotional challenges

Fees

Set fee * alternate funding sources may be available

Executives

Catharine Shanahan - Executive Director
cshanahan@familyrespite.org

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Windsor and Essex County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides in home/short breaks, out of home respite for overnight(weekend) periods as well as more specialized respite during the week/after school for children with disabilities up to the age of 18.

Provides families who have children with special needs a period of relief by assisting families to seek funding for in home or community based respite.

Provides community based therapeutic respite for children receiving treatment at local children's mental health centers.

Funding and service is provided as resources and space are available

Services and Programs:

Weekend with Friends (Solcz Family Foundation Respite Home)

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