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.

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.

Provide Training and Assistance to Lifespan Respite Grantees

The ARCH Lifespan Respite Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TARC) provides training and technical assistance to the Lifespan Respite Network with a focus on performance measurement, sustainability, best practices, and research. 

Help Caregivers Locate Respite Providers

Search for respite providers and programs in your area.

Advocate for Quality, Accessible Respite Care

The National Respite Coalition works to promote quality, accessible, respite care in policy and programs at the national, state, and local levels.

Provide Resources for Respite Providers and Programs

Search our database of resources. Includes resources for respite coalitions, organizations that provide respite care, Lifespan Respite grantees, caregivers, and more.

Featured ARCH Products & Publications

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Leading the Inclusive Tourism Movement to Provide Respite Breaks in Scotland, UK

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RESPITE SERVICES: The Experiences and Recommendations of Service Providers and Racially, Ethnically, and Culturally Diverse Family Members

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Volunteer Respite Squad: Learn how to create your own Respite Volunteer Program

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DAY 3 Respite Research Summit: Culturally and Linguistically Competent Respite Research

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DAY 3 Respite Research Summit: Philanthropy’s Role in Advancing Diversity in Respite Research

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DAY 3 Respite Research Summit: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility in Respite Research

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DAY 2 Respite Research Summit: Emerging National, State, and Local Respite Services Evaluations

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Day 2 Respite Research Summit: Developing Research-Ready Respite Services – ARCH Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services Evaluation Grantees

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Recommended Common Data Elements for Respite Research

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Day 1 Respite Research Summit: National Initiatives that Align with the CARR’s Value of Respite Framework and Recommendations for Common Data Elements

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News and Events

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Four Respite Services Selected as Innovative and Exemplary in National Search

February 3, 2025
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Funding Opportunities

Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarships for Caregivers

February 3, 2025
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Funding Opportunities

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program

January 21, 2025
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Legislative Alerts

House Scraps Bipartisan Agreement on Continuing Resolution. Lifespan Respite Care and Older Americans Act Reauthorizations are at risk!

December 19, 2024
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Legislative Alerts

House and Senate Bipartisan Agreement on Continuing Resolution includes Lifespan Respite Care and Older Americans Act Reauthorizations!

December 18, 2024
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Funding Opportunities

RRF Foundation for Aging

December 13, 2024
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Three Respite Services Retain Recognition as Innovative and Exemplary

December 13, 2024
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Urge Congress to Pass the Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization Act (S. 4325) Immediately! Only two weeks remain in this legislative session!!

December 12, 2024
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Legislative Alerts

Urge Congress to Pass the Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization Act (S. 4325) and the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act (S. 4776) in the Lame Duck Session

November 26, 2024
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Caregiver Nation Summit Provides an Opportunity for Collective Action to Support Family Caregivers

November 16, 2024

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