Three Respite Services Retain Recognition as Innovative and Exemplary
Washington, D.C., December 13, 2024—The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is pleased to announce that 3 respite services from across the country were renewed for an additional three years of recognition as Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services.
All of these programs were previously recognized for this highest level of distinction in 2021. Following an in-depth review, the following Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services were renewed for recognition through 2027:
• Crisis Nursery, Urbana, IL
• Home Away from Home, Geneseo, NY
• Lutheran Services in Iowa Respite Care, Dubuque, IA
In order to maintain this recognition, respite services must continue to meet the rigorous selection criteria for Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services established by ARCH and its national selection committee. In addition, many of these programs went beyond expectations by continuing to provide flexible and meaningful respite services and supports; expanding their services and reach; or engaging in new activities to improve and document service quality and shore up their workforce.
Respite is the most frequently requested support service among the nation’s 53 million family caregivers, yet 86% do not receive respite services, despite the proven benefits to caregivers and care recipients. Respite for these families can help reduce caregiver stress, improve caregiver and family health and well-being, help avoid more costly out-of-home placements, and may even help to reduce the likelihood of abuse or neglect.
By recognizing high quality respite services across the country, ARCH hopes to encourage the study, expansion and replication of such services.
For more detailed information about each program, visit the ARCH website.
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center (ARCH), national in scope, is a program of Families and Communities Rising in Durham, NC. ARCH assists and promotes the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; helps families locate respite in their communities; and serves as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
Visit archrespite.org or call (703) 256-2084 for more information.
This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,647,597 with 75 percentage funded by ACL/HHS and $549,200 amount and 25 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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