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Respite Care Providers in Grand Rapids
Susan Mast ALS Foundation — Caregiver Respite Program (Grand Rapids-based organization)
📍 Grand Rapids, MI (office)
📍 4982 Plainfield Ave NE
📍 Grand Rapids, MI (clinic)
FirstLight Home Care — Grand Rapids (listed with Autism Alliance of Michigan)
📍 4982 Plainfield Ave NE
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
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cmhsp
📍 790 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 48503, Grand Rapids 48503
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Administrative Office). Crisis services are available 24/7.
Residents of Kent County, Michigan who have a mental illness, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder and meet specific diagnostic and functional impairment criteria.
Michigan 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.