Respite Care Services Grants support a child with a severe emotional disturbance (SED) and their family. This type of care can also be used to lessen family stress and/or reduce the likelihood of out-of-home placement.
Minnesota Statute 245.4889, subd. 1(b)(3)
Respite care services can provide families and caregivers a much needed break while offering a safe environment for their children. Respite care services give families a chance to re-energize and refocus.
Respite care services can be offered by traditional and non-traditional means. Examples of traditional respite care services include, but are not restricted to:
Examples of non-traditional respite care services include, but are not restricted to: