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Search Respite Care in PAWhat 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
Blair County Department of Social Services & Mental Health
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📍 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 441, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Hollidaysburg 16648
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Eligibility varies depending on the specific service. Generally, individuals must be residents of Blair County and meet specific diagnostic and functional criteria related to intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or mental health conditions. Early Intervention services are for children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
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.