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Respite Care Providers in San Diego
San Diego County HHSA — Respite Services (Child & Family Well‑Being/Resource Parents)
📍 1600 Pacific Highway
📍 7499 Mission Gorge Road
📍 3020 Children's Way
📍 PO Box 13528
📍 12051 World Trade Drive, Suite 300
📍 4425 Ruffin Road, Suite 100
📍 1001 Camino del Rio South
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
San Diego Regional Center
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📍 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123-1648, San Diego
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Individuals must have a developmental disability that originates before age 18, is expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability.
California Resources
Key Laws
SB 946
Requires health insurance to cover behavioral health treatment for autism, including ABA therapy.
Lanterman Act
Guarantees services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities through Regional Centers.
AB 1062
Requires school districts to use evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Funding Sources
Regional Center
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Free evaluation and services.
Medi-Cal
California's Medicaid program covers ABA, speech therapy, OT, and other autism services.
Private Insurance
SB 946 mandates autism coverage. Contact your insurer for specific benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Start
Early intervention for children 0-3 through Regional Centers. Free evaluation.