Tri-County Respite Care Program. What is it?
Tri-County Respite Care Service, Inc. is committed to the concept that respite services are basic caregiver support services. Respite provides appropriate time-limited care of individuals with developmental disabilities or brain impairments and persons designated as “at risk.”
- In-Home respite is designed to allow the disabled or “at risk” individual to remain in the home by relieving the Caregivers of the constant responsibility of caring for their family member.
- Community Access respite is designed to allow the disabled or “at risk” person to have access to recreational, social, and other community activities available in the community.
Tri-County Respite Care Service offers personalized services and support to individuals of all ages. The Respite Care staff is trained to be responsive to you and your family’s needs. The philosophy of Tri-County Respite Care Service combines the principles of mainstreaming, normalization, and self-reliance. The Tri-County Respite Care Program is designed to support the Caregivers and enhance the life of the individuals with special needs.
- Quality respite services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that are responsive to the family
- Services that offer Caregivers an opportunity for self-renewal without worry
- Family support as an alternative to having family member placed outside the home
- Trained, well-qualified Respite Care Providers
- Opportunities for companionship and new positive experiences for disabled or “at risk” individuals
- Support for individuals with special needs in reaching his/her maximum capacity
How to Get Connected
Most individuals with special needs are referred by another agency such as Alta Regional Center to Tri-County Respite Care Service. That agency determines the number of hours allowed for that person’s needs. That agency then pays Tri-County Respite Care Service directly for the services completed each month. If you are an agency referral, you can start using respite
services on the date service is authorized by their purchasing agent and the Purchase of Service (POS) is received in our office. We will then be able to schedule the first respite assignment for you.
Respite can also be purchased privately by individuals/families not otherwise eligible through the Regional Center. Our friendly office staff will complete an intake form to gather basic information from you. Please be prepared to provide the following information about the person needing the care. You will be asked his/her birth date, gender, height, weight, disabilities, siblings (under age 18), special needs, medications, diet restrictions, allergies, skill and interests, doctor’s name and telephone number and an emergency contact person. In addition, you will be asked about your family’s approach to behavioral management.
You may contact or call the office at (530)755-3500 during regular business hours or leave a message after hours letting us know the best time to reach you. If you are a private purchase, a signed private pay contract will be required prior to the start of using respite services.
- Contact the office staff to request a date and time for the respite service.
- Call in your request for service as soon as possible for the earliest start date. All requests can be called in 24 hours a day.
- Let the staff know if the respite service will be in the home or out in the community.
- If it is your first time with a respite provider, you may choose to have a one-hour home visit prior to the scheduled service.
- The respite care provider will call you to confirm the scheduled appointment.
- Communicate your expectations and concerns to the respite care provider.
- Remember that establishing a relationship between the respite care provider and your family will take time.