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Featured Resource: Finding Respite in Washington State

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Respite offers a short-term break for caregivers and those they support. Time apart can boost well-being for all: While caregivers temporarily shift their focus to self-care, care recipients have time to meet new people and explore new interests.

Modern families come in many styles. Primary caregivers may be a parent, a child, a spouse or partner and they might be other relatives (kinship providers), friends, or neighbors. “Care recipient” is a term for anyone who requires assistance for daily living. “Caregiver” refers to anyone who provides regular assistance to a child or adult with a chronic or disabling condition.

Finding an appropriate respite service and organizing payment can feel challenging. This article provides guidance to simplify the steps.

Find information about:

  • choosing the type of respite that works best for your family
  • different ways to pay for respite
  • how the way you plan to pay affects which providers or programs you can use
  • checking for standards and safety measures
  • Free and low-cost respite in WA State, and who qualifies

Explore “Finding Respite in Washington State” now!