Best Respite Care in Beaumont, TX (2025)

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?▾

Request respite hours through your service coordinator. Hours are based on family need and typically range from 10-80 hours per month.

What qualifications should a respite provider have?▾

Look for experience with autism, background checks, and relevant training. RBT certification is valuable but not required.

Can respite providers take my child into the community?▾

Yes, with your authorization. Many families use respite for community outings, giving both the child and parents a positive experience.

How do I find trustworthy respite providers?▾

Regional Centers maintain provider lists. Parent support groups and ABA agencies are also good sources for vetted providers.

Your Regional Office

Spindletop Center

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📍 655 S. 8th St. Beaumont, TX 77701, 655 S. 8th St. Beaumont 77701

📞 (800) 317-5809

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🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (may vary by location and service)

Eligibility varies depending on the specific service. Generally, services are for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, or substance use disorders. ECI serves children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. IDD services are for individuals with a diagnosis of intellectual disability or a related condition.

Texas Resources

Key Laws

SB 1484

Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.

HB 1481

Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.

Funding Sources

LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)

Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Medicaid Waiver Programs

HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.

Private Insurance

Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.

School District (IEP)

Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.

Respite Care in Nearby Cities

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