Respite, which means "break" or "relief”, is designed to offer families the opportunity for a break from caregiving responsibilities on a temporary or emergency basis for intermittent or short periods of time. Respite also provides a positive experience for the youth receiving care. 

FSS Respite services allow the family to engage in relaxing, entertaining, or restful activities while a trained FSS Respite worker provides the youth with social and recreational activities. Activities are held in the youth's own home or outside their primary residence in either a community setting or at a provider site. FSS Respite services offer families an opportunity to strengthen or foster relationships with their other family members and friends and provide them with an opportunity to catch up on household duties and even their own sleep.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Family & Support Services Respite Care Respite Care, In-Home Respite Care, Out of Home/Recreational
Health Services	Medical Medical / Health Needs
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Social Skills Treatment Setting In-Person
Payment Types	Medicaid System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 06/06/25