Respite Options in Waterloo Region

In Waterloo Region, nine developmental service agencies offer a variety of respite programs, both in-home and out-of-home. These programs serve people of varying ages with a variety of different needs and interests. For more information on what each respite program offers, please click on the Respite Option link provided.

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Program Title :	Extend-A-Family Respite
Program Time :	Throughout the year.
Program Runs from :	Ongoing
Program Length :	Varies depending on family contract.
Program Cost :	See comments below.
Admission Criteria :	Individuals must be eligible for Special Services at Home or Passport funding. Referrals are received from Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) or Developmental Services Resource Centre (DSRC)
Activities :
Comments :	The Respite program provides a break for both individuals with disabilities and their families by matching them with a provider who cares for the individual in either the family’s or the provider’s home. The focus is on developing relationships and individuals are matched with screened respite providers who have been offered general training and given specific information related to the individual’s needs before they begin. Respite is flexible and can last for a few hours or for a weekend. The Respite program covers 90% of the cost and families are asked to cover the remaining 10%
Disability / Special Needs :
Individual(s) Served :	Male and Female
Type of Respite :
Age Category :	0-5 Preschool, 6-12 School Aged, 13-17 Adolescent, 18-21 Young Adult, 22-30 Adult, 31-50 Adult and 50+ Seniors
Agency :	Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region
Agency Contact :	Cathy Meyer
Phone :	519 741 0190 x.225
Fax :	519 741 0392
Email Address :	cmeyer@eafwr.on.ca
Option offered at :	91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2H 3S4
Nearest Intersection :	Moore and Wellington
Regions :	Waterloo Region
Attachment :

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update