Lifespan Respite Care

What this funds

The Lifespan Respite Care program provides grants to state agencies to strengthen the availability and quality of respite care for family caregivers of all ages. The program supports the development of accessible, community-based respite systems that serve caregivers of children and adults across disabilities and chronic conditions. Respite care--whether planned or provided in emergencies--offers temporary relief to caregivers and supports the health and well-being of both caregivers and care recipients as part of home and community-based long-term services. In addition to direct system development, the program funds technical assistance and training for states, community organizations, and nonprofit respite providers. These activities focus on building the infrastructure needed to expand respite access, address service gaps, and improve coordination. The program also supports information, referral, and public education efforts to help caregivers identify and Since 2009, the Lifespan Respite Care program has awarded 139 grants to 38 states and the District of Columbia and funds a National Technical Assistance Resource Center. Program investments have supported the development of statewide respite plans, engagement of stakeholders, and formation of statewide coalitions to reach caregivers across populations and geographies. Provider training models have been replicated across states, expanding the number of trained respite professionals, and caregiver training has addressed caregiver health, stress, grief, and isolation. The program has consistently focused on filling gaps in respite care, including services in rural areas and for caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and adults with physical Funding for the program - net of any authorized changes such as transfers or reprogramming - for five Administration for Children, Families, and Communities Page 139 The FY 2027 request for the Lifespan Respite Care program is $11.0 million, the same as the FY 2026 For FY 2027, it is estimated that 40 grants will be made with an average of $275,000 and a range of Administration for Children, Families, and Communities Page 140

Extracted from Administration for Children, Families, and Communities, p. 11. Verbatim; nothing here is paraphrased.

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