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Respite Care Providers in Victoria
📍 Texana Center (multiple offices)
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?▾
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Can respite providers take my child into the community?▾
How do I find trustworthy respite providers?▾
Your Regional Office
Gulf Bend Center
lidda
📍 6502 Nursery Drive Suite 100 Victoria, TX 77904, 6502 Nursery Drive Suite 100 Victoria 77904
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (may vary by department)
Eligibility varies depending on the specific program. Generally, individuals must have a documented intellectual or developmental disability that significantly impacts their ability to function independently. Specific income and resource requirements may also apply for some programs.
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.