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What Is Respite?
- Respite means a period of relief. MORC’s respite
services program provides intermittent, short-term, hourly,
or overnight relief for eligible families of children and
adults with developmental disabilities who are currently
living with their parent(s) or guardian in Oakland County,
Michigan.
Why Are Respite Services Needed?
- It is a tremendous challenge to be the parent(s) or guardian
of a person with a developmental disability. Sometimes they
need the relief that only a respite program can provide.
They might need someone to care for this person while they
go out for the evening, during a vacation, for a family
outing, when someone in the family is ill, or when they
simply need to take a break. Respite care can make life
a little easier for every member of the family.
Where Are Respite Services Provided?
- Respite services may be provided in the family home or
in the home of a relative or friend chosen by the individual
with a developmental disability and his or her parent(s)
or guardian.
- Respite services are offered at three, licensed, residential
respite homes.
- Enrollment in some camp programs may also be considered
a respite service.
- MORC supports respite and recreation programs provided
through contracted Oakland County schools for people with
developmental disabilities up to age 26.
- Shared Parenting is another respite care service that
provides a higher level of relief to natural families by
allowing them to recruit one or two other families to share
the caretaking role.
Where Are The Licensed Residential Respite Homes
Located?
- Lahser Respite Home is located in Beverly Hills,
Michigan. The home is licensed to provide residential respite
care to six children with developmental disabilities, including
those with physical challenges, who are between 5 and 18
years old.
- Hickory Grove Respite Home is located in Bloomfield
Township, Michigan. The home is licensed to provide residential
respite care to six adults with developmental disabilities
who are 18 years of age and older.
How Much Does It Cost?
- Payment for respite services depends upon the family’s
ability to pay. No one is denied service based on lack of
financial resources.
For more information about MORC Respite Services,
please call toll free at (866) 593-7412.
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