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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.
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Your Regional Office
Lycoming-Clinton Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Services
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📍 200 East Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Williamsport 17701
🕐 Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (General Office Hours)
Eligibility varies depending on the specific service. Generally, services are available to residents of Lycoming and Clinton Counties who meet diagnostic criteria for mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, or autism and demonstrate a need for services. Specific eligibility criteria are determined during the intake and assessment process.
Pennsylvania 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.