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Respite Care


SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH RESPITE CARE
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?

Respite care is the provision of short-term, temporary relief to those who are caring for family members at home.  Without the availability of respite service, most of these individuals would require permanent placement in institutions or health care facilities. Even though most families take great joy in providing care for their loved ones so that they can remain at home, the physical, emotional and financial consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without support, such as respite.  Respite has been shown to help sustain family caregiver health and well-being, avoid or delay out-of-home placements, and reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect. A pilot study has shown that respite may also reduce the likelihood of divorce and help sustain marriages.

After-School Care:

We offer after-school care for children age 14 and older who have disabilities so family members can continue to work.  Call 281-358-6172 for more information.

Respite Care:

We are pleased to offer the gift of time for families in need of backup care on a short-term basis. Overnight care at Village at Stoney Glen is available to individuals age 16 and older.  The services can be utilized for periods of time lasting just a few hours up to 30 days at a time.  Prior involvement with any services offered by Village Learning & Achievement Center is not necessary to utilize respite services.  Village at Stoney Glen is an MHMRA-approved overnight respite care facility available for families seeking a break or temporary assistance with care.  Call 281-358-6172 for more information.

Stoney Glen

We also partner with the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Arc of Greater Houston to support monthly respite/recreation opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.

For more information about respite programs facilitated by Lake Houston Family YMCA, click here.

For more information about respite/recreation opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, click here.