Respite Programs for People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

Cayuga County & Onondaga County, NY

In both weekday and weekend respite, participants are provided with peer interactions, skills development, and community outings in safe, engaged group settings. Respite programs help to provide parents and caregivers with a needed break.

✓ No cost to families

✓ Transportation provided

✓ Structured schedules

How does Respite help?

The goal of Respite is to help families stabilize so that they can begin problem solving, develop behavior management
strategies and identify additional family supports.

Types of Respite

Weekday Respite

Individuals select recreational activities that include sports, crafts, board games, video games, and volunteer opportunities while building friendships and learning new skills. This service also supports family members by providing time away from their caregiving responsibilities. Transportation may be available. Currently serving Cayuga and Onondaga Counties.

Monday – Friday

2PM – 9PM School Days

8AM – 9PM Non-School Days

Weekend Respite

This program provides individuals a short-term stay and an opportunity to socialize from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. This service provides family members a break from their caregiving role for a full weekend. To qualify individuals must live at home with their family. Medication administration support and transportation is also available. Our recently renovated Respite House has all single bedrooms.

Friday – Sunday: Overnight program