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Program Title :	In-home Respite
Program Time :	Days, Evenings, Weekends
Program Runs from :	Available Year Round
Program Length :	Varies according to the needs of the family
Program Cost :	Will explore funding options
Admission Criteria :	Caregivers supporting a child (0-18) with physical, developmental or mental health needs and living in Perth County are eligible for in-home respite.
Activities :	In-home Respite works well for children whose needs are best met in their own home.
Comments :	Respite providers are contracted, self-employed individuals who are carefully screened and orientated by our Coordinators.
Disability / Special Needs :	Acquired Brain Injury, Alternative Communication Devices, Assistive Devices (wheelchair, etc.), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioural, Camp Companion, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Challenging Behaviours, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), Developmental Disability, Dual Diagnosis, First Aid, Lift/Transfers, Medical, Medically Complex, Medication Administration, Mental Health, Nursing, Personal Care (toileting, diapering), Physical Disability, Physio/Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Sign Language, Speech & Language / Communication, Transportation
Individual(s) Served :	Male and Female
Type of Respite :	In-home Respite
Age Category :	0-5 Preschool, 6-12 School Aged and 13-17 Adolescent
Agency :	Family Services Perth-Huron
Agency Contact :	Nicole Malcho
Phone :	519 273 1020
Fax :	519 273 6993
Email Address :	nmalcho@fsph.ca
Option offered at :	142 Waterloo St. S.,, Stratford, ON N5A 4B4
Nearest Intersection :	George St.
Regions :	Perth
Attachment :

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update