Respite
In-home Waiver Respite
In-home respite provides opportunities for parents and caregivers to take much needed time away while offering peace of mind that loved ones are being cared for in their homes by experienced professionals. Services are available on an hourly basis to individuals enrolled in the HCBS Waiver.
Counties served: Ulster and Greene
Site-based Respite
Site-based Respite is available to individuals living with their families. This service provides participants the opportunity to socialize, make new friends, experience new leisure activities, receive homework assistance and relax in a safe environment while caregivers finish out their workday or run needed errands. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm.
Counties served: Putnam and Ulster; Locations: 1938 Route 6, Carmel, NY and 139 Cornell Street, Kingston, NY
FSS Voucher Reimbursement
The Family Support Services respite reimbursement program reimburses families for respite provider costs. With the free time provided by a respite worker, caregivers have time to rest or attend to other needs. Families choose their own respite workers, pay them up front, and are then reimbursed after the service is provided and a voucher has been submitted. Individuals must be eligible for OPWDD services.