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Respite Care Providers in San Jose
📍 1029 S Bascom Ave
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📍 1671 The Alameda
📍 100 Llagas Rd
📍 1780 Hillsdale Ave
📍 100 Paseo de San Antonio
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?▾
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Your Regional Office
San Andreas Regional Center
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📍 6203 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95119, San Jose
✉️ info@sanandreasregional.org
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:30 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. This includes intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and conditions closely related to intellectual disability or requiring treatment similar to that required for individuals with an intellectual 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.