Respite Care from Canaan Health Care
Respite care is short-term, temporary home care that gives family caregivers a planned break — a few hours, a full day, or an extended stretch — while a trained caregiver steps in.
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Canaan Cares provides in-home respite care with trained providers assisting with personal care, supervision, recreation, and household routines, as well as community-based respite when approved in the Individual Program Plan. Services are tailored to each individual's needs and designed to give caregivers relief while maintaining consistency and safety.
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How It Works Here
- Trained respite providers come to the home to assist with personal care, recreation and leisure activities, supervision and safety, light household routines, communication support, and behavior or emotional support
- Community-based respite may include outings, social activities, structured recreation, and access to community programs when included in the Individual Program Plan
- In-home respite keeps the individual in familiar surroundings
- Services are personalized to meet the individual's situation and needs
What Stands Out About Canaan Health Care
- Eligibility does not depend on income
- Respite hours determined by Regional Center based on individual's needs and family circumstances
- Operates across multiple California Regional Centers and counties
Who Canaan Health Care Supports
Individuals eligible for Regional Center services who have respite listed in their Individual Program Plan and require supervision or support when their primary caregiver is unavailable. Families who need time for personal appointments, work obligations, rest, time with other children, errands, or to prevent caregiver burnout.
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How are the hours of respite determined?
Hours vary and are determined by the Regional Center based on the individual's needs and family circumstances.
Can respite take place outside the home?
Yes, if community-based respite is written into the Individual Program Plan. Community respite may support outings, social activities, structured recreation, and access to community programs.
Who can provide the respite care?
Families may choose an agency like Canaan Cares, a family member or trusted individual (if the Regional Center approves), or a combination of both.
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