Families who meet the criteria for respite may qualify to receive Direct Funded Respite through the Children’s Community Network. Allocations are determined based on the level of need of the child and family as determined by the Respite Eligibility Tool. Families can then use their funding for in-home or out-of-home respite. In-home respite consists of a respite provider going into the individual’s home. Out-of-home respite consists of a respite provider taking the child out of the home to help better integrate them into their community. Activities may include accompanying the child to a camp or bringing the child on an outing. The funding can also be used to pay for certain activities or camp fees for the child.

Any parent or guardian, residing in the Sudbury & Manitoulin district, whose child has documentation from a professional confirming the child’s developmental disability and/or medical fragility may qualify for Direct Funded Respite.

Interested individuals should speak to their Service Coordinator at the Children’s Community Network in order to be referred. The parent/guardian will then be contacted by the Respite Resource Coordinator to complete the Respite Eligibility Tool.