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.

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Activity Training Sheet: Assessing Your Cultural Competence

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From Arizona CASA

Application for Respite: Example from Gio’s Garden

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Example respite application.

Conversations on Caregiving – Respite is a contact sport, not a spectator sport

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Podcast 2 – Respite is a contact sport, not a spectator sport.       In this second podcast in the ARCH series, Conversations on Caregiving, Melissa Leisen and Christine McGrane…

In Support of Caregivers: Key Accomplishments of Lifespan Respite Program Grantees

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Through competitive grants, the Lifespan Respite Care Program supports individual state grantees to achieve Five Objectives: Expand and enhance respite services in the states; Improve coordination and dissemination of respite services; Streamline…

Funding Sustainability for Lifespan Respite Programs, Part II: Examples from the States

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Examples from the States  As federal, state, and even private funding sources remain extremely limited, state Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners will have to work creatively to maximize and…

Oklahoma Lifespan Respite Grant Program Pre and Post Respite Voucher Surveys

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Developed by Sooner Success for the OK Lifespan Respite Care Grant Program These surveys administered before receiving respite through the voucher program and after receiving respite help assess the initial…

Respite for Foster Parents

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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.

Opportunities for Innovation: Home Care Worker Cooperatives

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We are in the midst of a labor force crisis in the supply of direct service workers. The home care industry experiences a 67% average annual turnover in workers. The…

Easterseals Adult Model Publicity Release

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From Easterseals

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

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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…

ID Family Caregiver Navitor Caregiver Retrospective Survey

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Survey from Idaho Family Caregiver Alliance – Family Caregiver Navigator

Respite Voucher Reimbursement Packet 2022

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The Respite Voucher Reimbursement Packet was developed by the VA Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services for use by the state’s Lifespan Respite Care Program. The packet includes instructions for…