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.
Respite for Adults with Mental Health Disorders
Because of the unique nature of their respite needs, this fact sheet focuses on respite for family caregivers of individuals with mental health issues who are between the ages of…
Health Benefits of Senior Corps
Issue Brief Developed by the Corporation for National and Community Service Senior Companion Caregiver Study The Corporation for National and Community Service conducted the Senior Companion caregiver study to establish…
Some Thoughts About Data
2011 Lifespan Respite Grantee and Partner Meeting, Glendale, AZ. Presented by Casandra Firman, ARCH Evaluation Specialist.
VA Lifespan Respite Voucher Program Satisfaction Survey
As part of the Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program, caregivers are required to fill out this brief Satisfaction Survey and submit it to the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services…
Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors
Distinguishes between the roles and responsibilities of advisory boards and boards of directors. Offers tips on the recruitment, training, and retention of board members.
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…
Spectrum of Respite Options for Faith Communities
Spectrum of possible respite services for parents and other family caregivers. Created by the South Carolina Respite Coalition.
Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network’s eLifespan Respite System
The Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network demonstrates their eLifespan Respite System, an online information and referral, and secure online data and workspace system, designed to facilitate statewide access to coordinated respite…
Nine Steps to Respite Care for Family Caregivers of Children and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Are you a parent or family member providing support to a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability? You may engage in multiple roles in supporting the independence…
Measuring Systems Change and Consumer Outcomes
Recommendations for Developing Performance Metrics for State Lifespan Respite Programs. The guide provides a roadmap with tools and step-by-step suggestions for developing a performance measurement plan that will reflect the…
Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition Postcard
Informational postcard created for consumers.
Sample Performance Evaluation of a Volunteer
Source: From NC Handbook of Volunteer Management, 1991. As printed in North Carolina Respite Care Coalition, Lifespan Respite: An Information Guide for Developing, Recruiting, Training and Retaining Volunteers, 2011