Respite care for family caregivers in Rhode Island
Yes.
In Rhode Island, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: CareBreaks.
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Respite program
CareBreaks
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Who qualifies
Rhode Island residents who are unpaid caregivers of a child or adult with disabilities, or of an elder loved one. CareBreaks gives them a short-term break, temporary or ongoing, while a professionally qualified person cares for their loved one.
CareBreaks is free or low cost: the cost is set on a sliding scale within income guidelines.
Call 401-421-7833, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and ask for the CareBreaks Program, or contact the Rhode Island Aging and Disability Resource Center at 401-462-4444.