716-433-3780
Fax
716-433-3847
Primary Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Description
Provides non-therapeutic, short-term childcare to families that have a child with a mental health diagnosis which requires ongoing treatment. The purpose is to give the guardian a reliable, planned break for a period of 2-4 hours. The guardian may use the respite time to run errands, attend professional or personal appointments, spend time with family and friends, take a class, renew old hobbies, enjoy quiet time, and/or spend valuable one-on-one time with their other children. Should not be used for school courses or work.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm.
Eligibility
General guidelines are as follows. Must:
- Be a resident of Niagara County
- Have at least one child who has a current mental health diagnosis that requires ongoing treatment (for example: ADHD, ODD, CD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia)
- Be a resident of Niagara County
- Have at least one child who has a current mental health diagnosis that requires ongoing treatment (for example: ADHD, ODD, CD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia)
Intake Process
Self-referral; must undergo an intake assessment with the Program Coordinator.
Program Fees
Free.
Date of Official Change
Nov 01, 2022