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TIMESHEET INFORMATION!

IMPORTANT RESPITE PROVIDER INFORMATION

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Family Respite Services

Family Respite Services began with the vision of families in Windsor and Essex County. The service is designed to provide individualized, flexible, family centered relief to families caring for children with developmental and/or physical disabilities. FRS provides respite care for children from the ages of 0-18 years in the Windsor and Essex County area.

We Believe

• ...that each child has gifts, can contribute to and is a valued member of the community.
• ...that respite strengthens both the family and the child.
• ...in meeting a family's needs on an individual basis through the provision of responsive and flexible respite services.
• ...that the use and involvement of caring community people creates positive relationships and opportunities that enhance the child's community participation.
• ...that the family is an equal partner in the identification and delivery of respite services for their child.

Respite Care

Families who have children with disabilities often experience stress because of the extra demands they face as parents. Respite care is a time when someone else cares for the child to give the family a break. Family Respite Services provides this service by matching trained caregivers with the child and family. Respite care can also be a time for the child with a disability to participate in community activities and make new friends. It is a time when the parents can spend time with their other children, rest, or catch up on errands.

Respite care is a vital service for families, helping to reduce stress and support the family so that they can continue to care for their child at home. Respite support services are developed to enhance the quality of life for children with developmental and/or physical disabilities while encouraging participation in the community.

Plans are developed to suit each family and child. FRS offers services in flexible ways. Respite can be offered in the home of the family, the home of a respite provider or in a staffed home managed by FRS. Respite providers are carefully screened and matched with children suitable to their background, skills and experience. Families make the decision about who is best suited to care for their child. Families also provide the training for the caregivers about the particular needs of their child.