Huron Respite Network, Respite Families

Huron Respite Network

Service: Respite Families

Record #: GBA1706

Last Modified: 29 Jan 2025

Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides planned, short-term and overnight respite for children, youth and adults that is possible through the cooperation of community partnerships. Can give periods of relief or rest for caregivers, helps support family life, helps relieve stress, and fulfills emergency needs where possible. Respite care is individually designed to meet the needs of the caregiver and the dependent family member. Care can be provided in the family's own home or in the home of the respite provider. Respite care person will become interactive and involved and share in the daily activities of the respite family. An in-depth screening and home study process is required of the respite family and conducted by either the Respite coordinator or one of the participating agencies The home study process will include:

an orientation to the Huron Respite Network
completion of an Application from one of the participating agencies or the Huron Respite Network
completion of a questionnaire for respite
individual/joint interviews with parents and children
reference checks - including Police and CAS
housing and safety requirements
fire and health inspection
medical information
service agreements
release of information
Oaths of Confidentiality and Reporting of Abuse
insurance

Service Details

Hours	Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Huron County
Eligibility	Families and caregivers living in Huron County with adult and/or child dependents with developmental, physical disabilities or autism. For further information please call the office.
Application	Self referral - telephone; agency referral
Languages	English
Fees	Service ; Moderate costs per day. call for more information. Fee assistance available.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Goderich
Address & Map	267 Suncoast Dr E Goderich, ON Canada N7A 4C7
Intersection	Suncoast Dr. and Huron Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-524-7362 Ext 222
Fax	519-524-1511
E-Mail	respite@clch.ca
Website	www.clch.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huronrespite/
Primary Contact	Laura Kirk, Respite Manager; Phone: 519-891-4737 Ext 222; Email: respite@clch.ca
Alternate Contact	Natalie Steenstra, Executive Director; Phone: 519-524-7642; Email: nsteenstra@clch.ca
Mailing Address	PO Box 527 Goderich, ON Canada N7A 4C7