These services are not guaranteed for all individuals waiting for DSPD services that apply. Approximately 25% of those on the waiting list, based on the greatest need, will be able to receive these supports.

Caregiver compensation is a new service option allowed temporarily during the COVID-19 emergency. Parents, spouses, and guardians of an individual using Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) services are all considered to be caregivers. A Caregiver can be paid for up to 40 hours per week to provide direct care to their loved one.

Respite care is care provided by a trained person that temporarily relieves parents or caregivers from the day-to-day care they provide to the individual with disabilities. It can be provided in the family’s home, in the home of the respite provider or in a specialized facility, depending on the needs and preferences of the family or individual.

Both Caregiver Compensation and Respite services use our Self-Administered Services (SAS) model which includes working with a fiscal agent to manage payroll, help with budgeting, and completing paperwork. In Respite services a family member acts as the employer of record and is responsible for hiring and training respite staff.