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Respite Care Providers in Albany
📍 601 West 11th Avenue
📍 Regional office (serves southwest GA) - main contact
📍 3632 Club Dr
📍 3632 Club Dr
Albany Area Community Service Board (listed in Region 4 providers)
📍 P O Box 1988
📍 1906 Palmyra Rd
📍 906 N Madison St
📍 906 N Madison St
What to Look For in Respite Care
Respite care providers give parents temporary relief from caregiving. They may provide in-home care, take children to activities, or offer overnight stays, giving families much-needed breaks.
- ✓Experience with autism and special needs
- ✓Background check and references
- ✓Training in behavior management
- ✓First aid/CPR certification
- ✓Compatibility with your child
Insurance: Regional Centers often fund respite hours for eligible families. Some insurance plans cover respite through home health benefits. Medicaid waivers may include respite.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get respite care through Regional Center?▾
What qualifications should a respite provider have?▾
Can respite providers take my child into the community?▾
How do I find trustworthy respite providers?▾
Your Regional Office
Region 6 - South Central
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📍 602 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709, Americus 31709
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - may vary by specific program)
Individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and addictive diseases who meet specific criteria related to functional limitations and level of care needs.
Georgia Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.