Resource Library
If you are looking for published research articles and other publications focused on respite research and evaluation, see also Findings and Updates and ARCH Annotated Bibliography.
Many more tools shared by states and local programs on a variety of topics, including respite vouchers, emergency respite, public awareness, information for family caregivers, and more can be found on State Tools.
Elevating the Needs of Family Caregivers: Why Respite Should Be a Concern to Employers
In this National Lifespan Respite Conference presentation, representatives from the MA and NE Lifespan Respite programs shared their employer engagement efforts to support family caregivers. Presenters from the NE Lifespan…
Listening to Family Caregivers: The Need to Include Family Caregiver Assessment in Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Service Waiver Programs
Produced by AARP Public Policy Institute This research was supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging. This report presents findings from…
Easterseals Respite Services Registration Form – Little Warriors
A sample respite services registration form for Little Warriors, Easterseals volunteer respite program.
Evaluating Organizational Collaborations: Suggested Entry Points and Strategies
Abstract: Collaboration is a widely utilized strategy for addressing complex social issues and for facilitating organizational innovation and performance. Evaluators are uniquely positioned to empirically examine the development and effects…
Volunteer Respite Manual: Creating Valuable Options for Family Caregivers
Drawing on the experience in volunteer services among ARCH network members, ARCH’s recognized Innovative and Exemplary respite services, and Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners, this step-by-step manual will help…
Creating Respite Where It Doesn’t Exist: A “Gap-Filling” Person-Centered Approach to Respite
This presentation was part of the Lifespan Respite Track at the 2021 Virtual International Short Break Conference cohosted by ARCH Presenters Jamie Ahumada, Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division, NV…
A Survey of Informal Caregivers in New York City
Study by the New York City Department for the Aging
Publicly Funded Respite Options for Caregivers in North Carolina
Produced by the NC Lifespan Respite Project, NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services This document was originally developed in 2017 by a workgroup…
Volunteer Respite Squad: Learn how to create your own Respite Volunteer Program
Volunteer Respite Squad: Learn how to create your own Respite Volunteer Program Webinar hosted by the ARCH Volunteer and Faith-based Respite Learning Collaborative on Dec 12, 2024 The innovative Volunteer…
Kansas Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers
Home and Community-Based 1915(c) Waivers for Respite Support. Medicaid is a program in every state that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources.…
Webinar: Charting the LifeCourse Tools for Respite – Examples from State Lifespan Respite Care Programs
Charting the LifeCourse Tools for Respite: Examples from State Lifespan Respite Care Programs During this virtual presentation at the Charting the LifeCourse Showcase on April 13, 2022, an overview of…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Training
A trained staff is essential for effective delivery of safe and quality services. This guidebook has been developed to help trainers create and implement interactive, quality training experiences. It contains…
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