Will Regional Center fund respite services?

A Regional Center may fund in-home respite services for the purpose of providing parents with relief from the ongoing care and supervision of their child with developmental disabilities. The number of respite hours provided is based largely on the extent of the child’s care needs, as well as extenuating family circumstances. Additional respite hours may be available on an emergency basis, e.g., due to a family health emergency, or for parents to attend training or conferences related to the child’s disability.

For more information, check out our article Regional Center Eligibility and Services: Transition from Early Intervention to Lanterman Act.