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Respite Care Providers in Allentown
📍 3975 Township Line Road
C.A.R.E.S. (Comprehensive Autism & Respite Supports) — Allentown programs
📍 535 W Emaus Ave (Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church site for community day services)
📍 524 Walnut Street
📍 3975 Township Line Road
📍 1450 W. Hamilton Street, Suite 100
📍 Regional offices (serves NJ/PA region; local office address varies)
📍 Corporate / regional office (service locations vary)
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
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Your Regional Office
Lehigh County Office of Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health
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📍 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Allentown 18101
📱 Intake: (610) 782-3126 (Use the main number to inquire about intake)
🕐 Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (General County Office Hours)
Eligibility is generally based on a diagnosis of intellectual disability or developmental disability that occurred before the age of 22, and that results in substantial limitations in adaptive functioning. Residency in Lehigh County is also required.
Pennsylvania 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.