Respite Care

For information:

Contact Cathy Anderson in the Trinity Heights Respite Care office at respite-care@att.net or 316-283-6441 Monday through Friday, 1:00-4:00 pm. Other times, call 316-284-9723.

Purpose:

To serve and strengthen the family unit by providing competent, reliable respite care to families in Harvey or Marion Counties who have children age 0-16 years with special needs.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is a temporary rest from the daily challenge of caring for a child who has special needs. The cost of care is subsidized. Clients pay on a sliding scale according to income.

Respite care is available at the family home, or outside the home at a monthly Parents Day Out, which offers children opportunities for socializing.

In-home care is scheduled on an as-needed basis. Parents Day Out is offered at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, usually on the third Saturday of the month, from 10:00-4:00. Children with special needs and their siblings are welcome to join us for all or part of that time.

R.E.S.P.I.T.E.

Relaxation: Respite allows families to relax away from the demands of care giving, to regain their energy and humor.

Enjoyment: Respite allows families time to enjoy outside activities and allows the special-needs child to enjoy the company of a new friend.
Stability: Temporary relief allows the family to maintain stability in crisis situations and helps the family copy with routine household responsibilities.
Prevention: Use of respite care may sometimes prevent the need for permanent out-of-home placement for the special-needs child and may prevent possible abuse and/or neglect.
Involvement: Respite allows the special-needs child to develop new friendships and new experiences.
Time Off: Taking time off from daily routine is important for family unity. Time off is also important for the special-needs child in that they too need relief from their families.
Enrichment: Use of respite care is vital for all family members for their own growth as individuals and to establish their own identities. Respite care becomes imperative in maintaining positive attitudes and renewed energies.

Cost:

Trinity Heights Respite Care is a non-profit program sponsored by Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and depends on grants, donations, and contributions by client families. A family’s hourly rate is calculated on a sliding scale based on income. No client family pays more than half the cost of a care provider’s time; therefore, Trinity Heights Respite Care is constantly seeking to raise funds to cover the wages of its care providers.

Everyone is invited to our Respite Care fundraisers: In January, we hold a This 'n' That Sale, a giant indoor garage sale at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church. In April, we present a dinner, with entertainment and an auction. In December, we have a concert featuring local performing groups.

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