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Navy and Department of Air Force (DAF) families who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and meet prescribed eligibility criteria receive an authorized allotment of respite care per family per month, at no cost for the EFMP children.

Offers respite care for medically fragile individuals, or people with special needs. Application is required.

Provides diapers, formula, parenting classes, emergency short term childcare, parenting materials, and play and learn groups.

Offers support in the form of a voucher (financial award) for unpaid caregivers who support a family member, friend, or neighbor who has a special need or condition. The voucher is used to pay for services or programs that allow the caregiver to have respite, or “short breaks”. Lifespan Respite vouchers are for short-term respite.

Services offered to military families who have a family member with special health care need.

Individuals and families can use this search tool to find a local respite care provider that matches their specific needs.

Safe Families for Children helps families facing difficult circumstances by connecting parents with trained volunteers who provide support, encouragement, temporary caregiving, and access to helpful resources. Their goal is to keep children safe, strengthen families during times of crisis, and help parents build a stable support network so families can stay together and thrive.

MCFHC offers emergency respite care for foster children and families in crisis. Care is offered on a temporary, drop-in basis. MCFHC operates from a strength based, trauma informed lens when providing care.

The Host Families Program provides safe homes for children of families in crisis. A family can have their child or children stay with a host family anywhere from one night up to several weeks or months. The service is meant to provide respite for a family going through a crisis like homelessness, medical issues, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Families retain custody of their children and can have their children returned to them at any time.

The Host Families Program provides safe homes for children of families in crisis. A family can have their child or children stay with a host family anywhere from one night up to several weeks or months. The service is meant to provide respite for a family going through a crisis like homelessness, medical issues, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Families retain custody of their children and can have their children returned to them at any time.