Respite Care Support
Our Respite Support Services are designed to provide safe, reliable, and non-therapeutic care for children and youth. This service focuses on supervision, engagement, and well-being, while offering caregivers meaningful time to rest and recharge.
This is not a therapy or intervention service. It is a supervision-focused respite support where staff ensure safety and engagement during the service hours. No structured teaching or clinical programming is implemented.
Purpose of the Service
The purpose of respite support is to:
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Provide caregivers with temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities
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Ensure the child’s safety and well-being in a supportive environment
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Offer opportunities for engagement through play and daily activities
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Support participation in community and recreational experiences
Service Format
Community-Based Respite
Support workers accompany the child in community settings such as parks, libraries, or recreational spaces.
Centre-Based Respite
Support is provided in a safe and supervised centre environment, focused on play, leisure, and social engagement.
What This Service Includes
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Supervision and safety monitoring
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Support during play and leisure activities
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Assistance with daily routines (as appropriate)
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General engagement based on the child’s interests
What This Service Does NOT Include
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Behavioural therapy or intervention
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Clinical or therapeutic services
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Skill acquisition or structured teaching programs
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Data collection for treatment or clinical purposes
Our Staff
Respite support is provided by trained support workers who:
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Have completed Criminal Record Checks
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Hold First Aid and CPR certification
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Have experience working with children and youth with diverse needs
Staff focus on supervision, safety, and engagement during all sessions.
Understanding the Nature of Respite Support
While our centre also provides therapeutic services, respite support is intentionally designed to be different in purpose and structure.
Respite sessions are not intended to extend, reinforce, or follow up on therapy goals. During these times, children are supported through supervision, play, and general engagement rather than structured learning or program-based activities.
Families are encouraged to view respite as a time for their child to be safely cared for and engaged in a relaxed, low-demand environment, rather than a setting focused on skill development or measurable progress.