Helping Caregivers Rest and Recharge
We assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, help families locate respite and crisis care services, and serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
What is Respite?
Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs in order to provide temporary relief to family caregivers.
What does ARCH do?
We work to ensure quality respite care is available to all who need it.
Featured ARCH Products & Publications
Part 3: The Art of Sustainability: Developing and Maintaining Resources
Part 3 of the Webinar Series on Sustaining Respite The Art of Sustainability: Developing and Maintaining Resources This session offers practical guidance in developing and diversifying resources from the ground…
Tools for Sustainability: Financing Strategies for Lifespan Respite Programs, State Respite Coalitions, and Provider Agencies
This tool, Financing Strategies for Lifespan Respite Programs, State Respite Coalitions, and Provider Agencies, provides overarching strategies and proven practical approaches paired with real-world state and local examples that have…
Part 2: The Evolution of Sustainability: Planning, Measuring, and Pivoting
Part Two of the Webinar Series on Sustaining Respite The Evolution of Sustainability: Planning, Measuring, and Pivoting This session offers practical guidance in respite systems planning — including who, when,…
ARCH Presentation at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Workshop: Strategies and Interventions to Strengthen Support for Family Caregiving and to Alleviate Caregiver Burden
ARCH was honored to be represented by Dr. Kim Whitmore, ARCH consultant, at a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine workshop, held in Washington, D.C. in June 2025, to…
Evaluating carer support interventions: International perspectives
This panel discussion was hosted by Carers NSW Australia as part of the Carer Knowledge Exchange, Research Incubator 2025, Session 1 As part of the Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Incubator…
Webinar: Time for Living and Caring – An approach to planning respite time to maximize caregiver benefit
Rebecca Utz, PhD and Catharine Sparks, MSc, from the University of Utah described the results from a five-year National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded study to develop and test a…
Transportation: The Missing Link in Family Caregiver Support
Prepared by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center in collaboration with ARCH This resource provides information for caregiver support professionals about typical community transportation options and associated support services…
Empowering Lifespan Respite Care Program Leadership in Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Final Report of the Lifespan Respite Learning Collaborative on National Strategy Implementation A Learning Collaborative on Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was convened by ARCH from…
Lifespan Respite Best Practices: Lifespan Respite Services Program & Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network
This presentation and discussion was made to the ARCH Respite Voucher Learning Collaborative on April 10, 2025. Lifespan Respite Best Practices Nebraska Lifespan Respite Services Program & Nebraska Lifespan Respite…
Part 1: The Foundation for Sustainability: Empowering Leaders, Cultivating Partnerships, and Nurturing Mentorships
Part One of the Webinar Series on Sustaining Respite The Foundation for Sustainability: Empowering Leaders, Cultivating Partnerships, and Nurturing Mentorships This session offers guidance in forming and nurturing strong partnerships, the…
News and Events
Social Connection Grant Opportunity
USAging’s Strengthening Social Connection in Communities (SSCC) is seeking applicants for 12-month seed grants, not exceeding $35,000 each, for up to 10 organizations within the Aging Network. Two grantees must be located in…
Five Respite Services Retain Recognition as Innovative and Exemplary
Washington, D.C., October 20, 2025 —The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is pleased to announce that 5 respite services from across the country were renewed for an additional…
Senate Appropriations Committee Takes Action on FY 2026 Funding
Now it’s time to visit with House Members in their home districts this month. Schedule a meeting today! Thank you for your continued advocacy for funding for the Lifespan Respite…
Lifespan Respite Care Programs – Notice of Funding Opportunity for State Program Enhancement Grants
The Administration for Community Living released a new Lifespan Respite Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) today (7/28/2025). All questions regarding the NOFOs must be directed to Kari Benson…
Senate Appropriations Committee to Consider FY 2026 Funding Bill This Week!!!
ACTION NEEDED NOW to ENSURE FY 2026 FUNDING for VITAL FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAMS Medicaid Advocacy Continues Thank you for your unrelenting advocacy to save Medicaid. Last week, advocates led by…
ACTION NEEDED NOW to ENSURE FY 2026 FUNDING for VITAL FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
Thank you for your unrelenting advocacy to save Medicaid and SNAP in the recently enacted Budget Reconciliation bill. We may not have won that battle, and the effects will be…
The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program
The Jean Griswold Foundation (JGF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting paid caregivers through educational opportunities and scholarships. The Winter 2025 Scholarship Application period is now open! Applications will…
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Senate Set to Consider Billions in Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP this Week The Senate could vote on the budget reconciliation bill this weekend or earlier. After passing the House,…
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