Respite

Respite Care Coordination is a service that facilitates a break for people who are caring for an individual or child with a disability.

Broadscope coordinates funding for in-home respite care at an hourly, overnight, or multiple-day basis. Providers are identified by the family or referred by staff, screened and trained by the family.

We produce a monthly informational newsletter for families to stay connected.


HOW TO SIGN UP

If you are interested in one of our respite programs, simply contact us. Be sure to leave your name, phone number and email address. Then we will reach out to you, and we can discuss the respite options for your unique situation.

Respite Coordination available for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha Counties. 414-329-4500

Respite Coordination available for Adults in Family Care Funding in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties.  414-329-4500

Broadscope Disability Services greatly appreciates the support of our Respite program by the Racine Community Foundation




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GET REIMBURSED BLANK FORM

Complete the Respite Care Reimbursement Request form no later than one week after the respite period.

“Keeps family connected and ability to spend time together. Respite allows mom to handle self-care.”

“I have more children, I have three children and with the respite help I have more time for them.”

“I am able to take time to spend alone with my spouse to do activities or go out to dinner. We have the opportunity to talk with each other or family members and relax.”

“For the first time ever we don’t have the stress of trying to cover Respite Care costs, if we need to run errands or have a little time a way. Relationships have gotten so much better. We don’t have to always switch off watching our son. We can both get some quality time away and regroup”