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.
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…
Adult Day Services and Respite
Adult Day Services and Respite Adult Day Services (ADS) provide a break (respite) to the caregiver while providing health related and therapeutic services and social activities for adults with a…
Respite in the Faith Community 2022
At a meeting of the ARCH Volunteer and Faith-based Respite Learning Collaborative, we learned about approaches to recruiting faith-communities and a volunteer drop-in respite model in an Alabama faith-community. Doris…
Funding Sustainability for Lifespan Respite Programs, Part II: Examples from the States
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…
The CareBreak Program Respite Volunteer Interview Questions
From the CareBreak Respite Program at the Watson Institute
Respite Care in Delaware: The Delaware Lifespan Respite Information Network
Report to the Governor’s Commission on Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities Prepared by Lisa Becker, MLS, Tracy Mann, MA, Tim Brooks, EdD, The University of Delaware Center for Disabilities…
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.
Measuring the Value of Respite
A White Paper by the ARCH Committee for Advancement of Respite Research (CARR) Purpose The purpose of this white paper is to provide an in-depth description of the current challenges…
Brochure for Faith-Based Respite Ministry
From Alabama Lifespan Respite
LifeCourse Respite Tool – Integrated Respite Schedule
LifeCourse Respite Tool – Integrated Respite Schedule You and your loved one have worked hard to make plans for successful respite and identify resources that can help you reach your…
Nebraska Lifespan Respite Caregiver Survey
Developed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the NE Lifespan Respite Care Network The survey was designed for caregivers receiving NE Lifespan Respite Subsidy funds; with Supplemental Questions.…
State Innovations to Advance Respite Care – Policy Strategies Shared at the State-Federal Respite Summit
Prepared by the National Academy for State Health Policy In February 2024, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), as part of its Lifespan Respite Special Projects grant from…
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