Innovative Services NW
Caring Connections - Respite Care
"My daughter gained more
independence from me, allowing me to spend time with my other child and
to "re-charge my batteries" as a single mom." - Parent response
on Family Feedback Form.
The Caring Connections Respite Program provides
families with a trained respite provider to work with their child(ren) who
have special needs. Respite care offers families an opportunity for a break
from the intense on-going care of their children. Some of these needs are
related to mental health or behavior disorders and others are related to
physical or cognitive delays or disabilities. Providing planned breaks for
families can help avoid the need for specialized and expensive long-term
care.For more information, please contact Caring Connections
at (360) 882-3606. A Family Support Specialist will discuss local resources and different ways to access respite services in the community.
*****The Caring Connections Respite Program has applied to be a Child
Placing Agency. This will allow us to license our own foster homes to
provide respite care to families. If you are interested in becoming a
foster parent for Caring Connections at (360) 823-5162 or email caringconnections@innovativeservicesnw.org.
Innovative Services NW
10401 NE Fourth Plain Rd., Suite 101
Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone: (360) 892-5142
Fax: (360) 892-2157