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.
Caregiving – A series by Real World Health Care, 2023
Produced by the HealthWell Foundation Caregiving is a recently published series of articles that spotlights the organizations and efforts dedicated to making sure that those who care for loved ones…
Understanding Caregiver Needs in Maryland
Prepared by the Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council, Maryland Department of Human Resources The Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council conducted a state‐wide survey in 2014‐2015 to understand the most important…
A Voice for Alabama Caregivers
A report for public policy makers presented by the Alabama Caregiver Task Force. SJR-73 charged the Alabama Caregiver Task Force to study the issues of caregiving in Alabama and to…
Easterseals HIPAA Authorization Form “C”
Example from EasterSeals
Designing and Implementing a Needs Assessment
Presentation by Brian F. Geiger, EdD, FAAHE & Marcia R. O’Neal, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Education, College of Arts and Sciences and Center for Educational Accountability…
Poster: Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength
Small Poster, 8½” by 11″, glossy paper: “Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength” Order Online
Respite for Foster Parents
Discusses value of respite services for maintaining and enhancing foster family placements. Offers unique program considerations, foster parent concerns, and tips for respite provider recruitment, screening, training, and retention.
Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program Satisfaction Survey
Developed by the Montana Lifespan Respite Program To assess how well the program works for family caregivers, and to plan for future respite services, family caregivers are asked to complete…
Crisis Nurseries: Respite for Children at Risk of Abuse and/or Neglect
Crisis nurseries, also known as crisis or emergency care, provide temporary respite for families experiencing challenging life circumstances that place their children at risk for abuse and/or neglect. Created to…
Louisiana Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers
Home and Community-Based 1915(c) and concurrent managed care 1915(b) Waivers for Respite Support Medicaid is a program in every state that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families…
Caregivers in Idaho
A Report from the Idaho Caregiver Task Force and the Idaho Caregiver Alliance, December, 2015 Supported with funds from AARP-Idaho and the Idaho Caregiver Alliance (sponsored by the Idaho Commission…
Sample Volunteer Evaluation of Assignment
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
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