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Respite & Crisis Services

Resources and information on respite care, crisis nurseries, and respite for resource families and families of children with disabilities.

Respite & crisis services are important in preventing child abuse and neglect and preserving families, including families of origin and resource families for children in out-of-home care. Respite services for families of children with disabilities can provide parents with a much needed break.

• Services for families at risk of abuse & neglect
• Crisis nurseries
• Services for resource families (kin, foster & adoptive)
• Services for families of children with disabilities
• Utilization & evaluation of crisis nurseries & respite care programs

Updated on November 19, 2008