Lifespan Respite Care

What is the problem?

Parents and other caregivers need a break from caring for their children with severe disabilites but have trouble finding trained respite care providers or paying for respite services.

How can it be fixed?

Increase funding by $1.5 million for the Lifespan Respite Care Program to train providers and expand respite care.

Resources

DAWN Lifespan Respite Care

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