Developing Respite
Care Services in Your Community: A Planning Guide (1992)
Before you reinvent the wheel, take advantage of this clear and
concise guide which helps agencies and communities determine how to
best address the respite needs of families. In a step-by-step format,
the guide outlines a method for planners to: clarify the planning
process, gather information about models of care and consumer needs,
implement a systematic approach to problem solving, and plan a specific
course of action. {26 pages plus appendices}
A Parent's Handbook
for Finding and Using Respite Care (1994)
This easy to read resource was developed to help families explore
respite options in their community. It describes the how families
can find respite in their community, who provides respite, how to
find specific services, and other useful tips and strategies. For
a more comprehensive version of this resource, see A Practical Guide
to Respite for Your Family (below). {16 pages}
Family Choice
and Control: A Respite Voucher Approach - A Practitioner's Manual
(1996)
This document is a "how to" guide for agencies interested
in implementing a respite voucher program. The guide contains critical
information that covers everything from a rationale for voucher programs,
to implementing a program, evaluating its effectiveness, employer/employee
information, risk management, and many indispensable sample forms.
{33 pages plus appendices}
A Practical Guide
to Respite for Your Family (1996)
This comprehensive resource has been disseminated and used widely
in Virginia and other states. The guide is packed with information
including 9 chapters covering topics such as exploring respite options
in your community, checking out agencies and respite sites, finding
and hiring a provider, getting to know your provider, ensuring that
your respite experience is successful, and much more! In addition
the guide contains essential information forms to use that cover areas
including emergency and medical information, household rules and discipline,
meals, bathing/toileting, and naps/bedtime routines. The guide is
contained in a 3-ring binder so that forms can be removed and copied
as needed. {36 pages plus 23 pages of respite forms}
Resource Lending
Library Catalog/Bibliography (2000)
Recognized as one of the most comprehensive collections of information
on respite and related topics, this catalog provides a broad range
of resources including books, booklets, journal articles, literature
reviews, training resources, and videotapes. Topics include: collaboration/partnerships,
cultural diversity, family resources, family support, funding, inclusion,
interfaith/congregations, legislation/advocacy, prevention, recreation/leisure,
respite services, special health care needs, strategic planning, volunteers,
and voucher/cash assistance. NOTE: Library listings available for
loan within Virginia. Available nationally as a bibliographic resource.
{29 pages}
Year
2002 Summer Camps in Virginia - Available now
This statewide directory lists over 30 summer camp options available
throughout Virginia. Each program listing includes contact information,
locations served, age requirements, fees, and a program description.
Web site resources are included.
Year 2002/2003
Virginia Respite Services Directory - Will be available late summer
2002
This statewide directory lists over 100 respite programs available
throughout Virginia. Each program listing includes contact information,
locations served, age requirements, fees, and a program description.
