Respite

Respite is a Regional Center service that gives families a break while making sure their loved one is cared for in a safe, comfortable setting. Respite can happen at home or in a licensed community home, depending on what works best for your family. It helps caregivers rest, recharge, and continue supporting their loved one.

Regional Center will determine the number of hours you are authorized for, so be sure to let your service coordinator know if there are changes in your life, such as work schedules, stress levels, health needs, or your loved one’s support needs — so your hours can be reviewed and adjusted if needed.

There are different models and ways to hire someone to care for your loved one:

In-Home Respite
In‑home respite takes place in the person’s own home, where routines and surroundings may feel familiar. Respite workers can follow the person’s communication style, daily routines, behavior plans, feeding plans, and any other supports the family uses. Families can receive in‑home respite through:

• Agency respite: The agency sends trained staff.
• Participant‑directed respite: Families choose and oversee their own workers, with the agency handling payment and enrollment.

Out of Home Respite
Out‑of‑home respite takes place in a licensed home or residential setting with trained staff. This option is helpful when a family needs a longer or more structured break, or when a person benefits from staff who can provide additional support, such as medical tasks taught by a health professional or help with behavior support strategies.

Crisis Respite
When a family is experiencing an urgent situation — such as exhaustion, a medical concern, or significant stress — Regional Centers can approve short‑term, 24‑hour respite in a licensed setting. Crisis respite is designed to stabilize the situation and support both the individual and the family.

Respite Service Providers after the Regional Center Authorizes:
24 Hour Home Care
https://www.24hrcares.com/
Riverside- (909) 786-4912
Provides many services, including preferred/participant-directed respite, where you can select someone you already trust, and the agency will help with hiring and support.

Inland Respite, Inc.
https://inlandrespite.com/
Corona – (951) 353‑1261
Palm Desert – (760) 342-2290
Inland Respite provides companion and respite services for individuals with developmental disabilities, giving families the chance to take a meaningful break from caregiving. Their team has been supporting families for over 25 years and offers several options to meet different needs. Families can choose routine respite, where Inland Respite helps match you with trained caregivers, or preferred/participant‑directed respite, where you can select someone you already trust, and the agency will help with hiring and support. Their programs focus on creating a safe, reliable, and family-centered experience, with caregivers who assist with daily routines, provide supervision, and support your loved one at home in ways that align with your family’s values.

In-Roads Creative Programs, Inc.
http://www.in-roads.net/respite-services/
Highland – (909) 864-1551
The respite program provides in-home and preferred provider respite services for parents or caregivers in the consumer’s home. The services are designed to give a break from providing care for the consumer by allowing the parent/care provider time for themselves. The services are provided on a one-on-one basis in the client’s home. The routine respite program offers a staff member from our pool of highly qualified staff. In contrast, the preferred provider program allows the parent/caregiver to choose an individual they are familiar with. Typical services include playing games, watching television, doing homework, and/or reading books.

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