Family support services are individualized to meet the needs of the child and his or her family. They may include family therapy, family support, parent education, case management, transitional case management, crisis management, behavioral interventions and educational activities. Respite provides therapeutic interventions along with relief and extra support, which often helps to reduce the stress felt by parents and children. Riverbend Community Mental Health Center's Respite Care is a community-based service that supports children with emotional difficulties and their families. Respite services aim to prevent the need for more restrictive services, to decrease family stress, increase family supports and coping abilities, and increase the family's connection with community-based services.
Respite care can take place in a child's home, the provider's home or in the community.
Respite care provides skilled care for children and relief for families for up to 25 hours per month. Respite care also gives children the extra support they need to live at home, attend school, and participate in their community. Respite providers are community residents who are interested in working closely with children with emotional difficulties and their families. Inc. All rights reserved.