Respite care is available to eligible families regardless of income.
There is no age limit, however, the child or adult must live with a parent or family member. The child or adult's diagnosis and source of the diagnosis must be noted on the application form. Documentation of the diagnosis must accompany the application form. A copy of any document containing the diagnosis and name of the physician or psychologist issuing the diagnosis should be sufficient for children or adults with a developmental disability, developmental delay, or chronic medical condition. The Department does not need a complete copy of these reports - just the portion containing the diagnosis.