Need a Break?
Respite Locator
Respite programs are available to provide a temporary break from caregiving duties.
Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with a special need in order to provide temporary relief to the family caregiver.
Please click on the respite programs below to determine which best fits your caregiving situation.
Adult Day Care Centers
Eligibility
The licensed community-based program is designed to meet the needs of functionally impaired older persons, generally those aged 60 and over, through an individualized plan of care. The program assists participants to remain in the community, enabling families and other caregivers to continue caring for an impaired member at home. Participants do not stay in the center overnight.
Contact Information
OK State Department of Health
Long-Term Care (405) 271-6868
ltc@health.ok.gov
Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Respite Voucher Program
Eligibility
- The care recipient (person with the disability) must have a diagnoses of a developmental disability
- The caregiver (person providing full-time ongoing care…parent, guardian) must have an adjusted gross income of less than $75,000
- The respite provider must
- be over age 18
- have a social security card
- not reside in the same home with the care recipient and caregiver
- The respite provider can be a family member, friend, church member or anyone the caregiver chooses as long as they meet the above criteria.
- Respite care can be provided in the care recipient’s and caregiver’s home, someone else’s home, a center-based program, or care center as long as agreed to by the caregiver and respite care provider. Respite care may be provided in the form of a mentoring or tutoring program, martial arts or a camp for individuals who have a developmental disability.
Contact Information
OKC – (800) 522-1064
DDS.Area1.Intake@okdhs.org
Tulsa – (800) 522-1075
DDS.Area2.Intake@okdhs.org
Pauls Valley – (800) 522-1086
DDS.Aea3.Intake@okdhs.org
State Office – (405) 593-5895
DDS.RespiteVoucher@okdhs.org
Website
Oklahoma Human Services Voucher Respite Program
Foster Care
Available to kinship and traditional resource families approved through DHS or a tribe
no income restrictions
The resource parent submits the application to the resource specialist 2-3 weeks before they intend to use the respite.
The resource parent notifies the resource specialist and the child’s permanency planning specialist when respite will be provided more than 12 hours.
Maximum amount allowed is $200
The resource parent may apply for vouchers quarterly.
The provider can be a relative or non-relative individual as long as they agree to acceptance of the voucher. The individual providing care must be age 18 or older, must have a Social Security card and cannot live in the home with resource parent and the child receiving care. Additionally, the individual selected to provide care and receive funds through a voucher cannot be an approved resource parent.
Contact Information
Jenny Countess
Oklahoma Human Services
(405) 693-3200
Jenny.Countess@okdhs.org
Website
Lifespan Respite Grant Voucher Program
Caregiver: 18 or older, full-time, unpaid caregiver providing care 8 hours or more in a 24 hour period; or is a grandparent or other relative age 54 or younger raising a child as a full-time parent; and cannot be receiving respite or payments from other programs including, but not limited to foster care, Family Support Assistance Payment, OAA Title III-E or ODMHSAS Systems of Care funding.
Care Receiver: Age birth to 59 who needs help with the activities of daily living in order to stay at home in the community or who has neurological and organic brain dysfunction such as multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy or traumatic brain injury; and does not qualify for respite services or payments through any other program including, but not limited to DHS Developmental Disabilities Services, SSI-DCP, OAA Title III-E, Advantage waiver program, Medicare funded home health services, or hospice.
Contact Information
Sooner SUCCESS
(405) 271-2710
respite@ouhsc.edu
Website
Medicaid Waiver - Aging or Physical Disability
Seniors age 65 and older and adults 21 and older with physical disabilities who are eligible for Medicaid and have needs at nursing facility level of care. Want to live at home rather than a nursing facility and can be served safely at home.
Contact Information
To apply or if you have questions about the program, call the ADvantage Careline at (800) 435-4711, or go to your local county DHS office.
Website
Medicaid Waiver - Developmental Disability
In Home Supports Waiver (IHSW) & Home & Community Based Waiver (HCBW)
Must be determined financially eligible for SoonerCare
Be determined by the Social Security Administration or
the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to have a disability
and a diagnosis of intellectual disability
Be 3 years of age or older
See OAC 317:40-1-1 for explanation & additional
guidelines
Contact Information
OKC – (800) 522-1064
DDS.Area1.Intake@okdhs.org
Tulsa – (800) 522-1075
DDS.Area2.Intake@okdhs.org
Pauls Valley – (800) 522-1086
DDS.Aea3.Intake@okdhs.org
Website
Medically Fragile Waiver
For those age 19 and older who reside in a residential setting
Medicaid eligible
Meet hospital and/or skilled nursing facility level of care
Contact Information
Medically Fragile Waiver
1-888-287-2443
medicallyfragilewaiver@okhca.org
Website
Post Adoption Respite Services
Child must be adopted through OKDHS
No income restrictions
When receiving respite through post adoption, adoptive parents can only receive respite once per year. The maximum amount for one child is $75, while the maximum for two or more children is $150. For six or seven, the maximum is $300.
Contact Information
Shelia Milsap
Oklahoma Human Services
(405) 683-2014
Shelia.Milsap@okdhs.org
Website
Oklahoma Human Services Post Adoption Services
SSI/DCP (Supplemental Security Income -Disabled Children’s Program)
Eligibility
Children from birth up to age 18 who receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits.
Contact Information
Charla Hursh
Oklahoma Human Services
(405) 982-3770
Charla.Hursh@okdhs.org
Website Information
OHS SSI/DCP (Supplemental Security Income/Disabled Children’s Program)
Title III of Older Americans Act (National Family Caregiver Support Program)
Provides support services to informal family caregivers of individuals 60 years of age and older. The caregiver can receive support in the form of care management, respite, education and training, information and assistance and various supplemental services. A service can be approved if it allows the caregiver to successfully maintain their caregiving role. Another aspect of the NFCSP is support for grandparents or relative caregivers who are the primary caregiver for a child who is eighteen years of age or younger.
Contact Information
Senior Information line at 1-800-211-2116
OR
Local Area Agency on Aging Offices
Website
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/aging/agingrespite.html
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) supports military families with special medical and educational needs. The program has three components:
Identification and Enrollment
Assignment Coordination
Family Support
A family member who has special needs is a:
Spouse, child, or dependent adult who, regardless of age, has special medical needs and
Requires medical services for a chronic condition such as asthma, attention deficit disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, etc.;
Receives ongoing services from a medical specialist; or
Has significant behavioral health concerns.
A child (birth through 21 years) with special educational needs who is eligible for, or receives,
Special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP); or
Early Intervention Services (EIS) through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Contact Information
Connie Martin
connie.martin.ctr@us.af.mil
405-582-6028
April Railey, MEd
Coordinator, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) – Family Support
Airman & Family Readiness Center
72 FSS/FSH, Tinker AFB
Bldg 6001, Rm 202
CIV: (405) 739-2747
Cell: (469) 737-0506
72FSS.FSH.EFMP@us.af.mil
Jason T. Davis, MA, M.Div.
Coordinator, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) – Family Support
Airman & Family Readiness Center
72 FSS/FSH, Tinker AFB
Bldg 6001, Rm 202
72FSS.FSH.EFMP@us.af.mil
CIV: (405) 739-2747 DSN: 884-2747 320-9159
Website
U.S. Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Military families that have children who are:
Birth through 18 years old
Diagnosed with a special need
Contact Information
Child Care Aware® of America
1-800-424-2246
Website
Veteran Caregiver Support Program (CSP)
If the veteran is not connected to the VA, they can visit their local VA Eligibility Office, enroll at https://www.vets.gov, or call 877-222-VETS (8387) to get established with the VA.
If the veteran is already enrolled, contact their PACT Provider (PCP) for respite services.
Caregiver may contact the Caregiver Support Coordinator
CSP specifically developed to support Caregivers of Veterans. Assists with accessing a wide range of services available to Veterans that may help ease Caregiver burden. Identifies and creates support resources to help educate Caregivers, alleviate Caregiver stress and improve wellness of Caregivers.
Veterans of all eras may be considered.
Contact Information
Marie Williams-Vaught
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
(405) 549-1734
Marie.williams-vaught@va.gov
Website