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

Presentations | Evaluation/Performance Measurement | Lifespan Respite | ARCH

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

Fact Sheets | Program Management | Program Start-up | ARCH

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

Publications | Reports | Caregiver Assessment | Other Organization

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

Examples | Tools | Lifespan Respite | Volunteer and Faith-Based | State Coalition

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)

Fact Sheets | For Caregivers | Special Populations | ARCH

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…