People with Disabilities: Respite for Families Caring for a Child with Intellectual Disabilities
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Ministry of Social Services
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Service Description
Provides a respite benefit for eligible families caring for a child with an intellectual disability. Respite gives parents and guardians a temporary or short-term break from the daily responsibilities of caring for a child who has an intellectual disability. Visit website for details.
Eligibility
Parents or guardians must:
- be residents of Saskatchewan;
- have a child living in their family home who is under age 18, meets the eligibility requirements of Community Living Service Delivery, and has been accepted for services provided by the branch; and
- meet financial eligibility criteria.
Families must agree to:
- an annual income test;
- report any change in circumstances;
- use the benefit for respite care;
- not pay themselves as parents or guardians, or use the benefit for employment-related child care expenses; and
- take part in an annual review with the assigned Community Living Service Delivery worker.
Application Process
To apply for the Family Respite Program, contact the Community Living Service Delivery office nearest you or call 306-787-3848.
Business Line: 306-787-7803
Service Website
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Regina Service Centre
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Regina SK
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- Adoption Services – Birth Parent Services (20 locations)
- Child Protection: Child Abuse and Neglect (20 locations)
- People with Disabilities: Community Living Service Delivery (15 locations)
- People with Disabilities: Respite for Families Caring for a Child with Intellectual Disabilities (15 locations)
- People With Disabilities: Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (20 locations)
- Saskatchewan Income Support (20 locations)
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Estevan Service Centre
200 - 1219 5th Street
Estevan SK S4A 2V6 -
La Ronge Service Centre
1328 La Ronge Avenue
La Ronge SK S0J 1L0 -
Lloydminster Service Centre
4815 50th Street
Lloydminster SK S9V 0M8 -
Meadow Lake Service Centre
5 - 101 Railway Place
Meadow Lake SK S9X 1X6 -
Melfort Service Centre
107 Crawford Avenue East
2nd Floor
Melfort SK S0E 1A0 -
Moose Jaw Service Centre
36 Athabasca Street West
Moose Jaw SK S6H 6V2 -
Nipawin Service Centre
210 1st Street East
Nipawin SK S0E 1E0 -
North Battleford Service Centre
300 - 1146 102nd Street
North Battleford SK S9A 1E9 -
Prince Albert Service Centre - Community Living/Child Protection
800 Central Avenue
Prince Albert SK S6V 6G1 -
Regina Service Centre
2045 Broad Street
Regina SK S4P 3T7 -
Rosetown Service Centre
124 2nd Avenue West
Rosetown SK S0L 2V0 -
Saskatoon Service Centre - Community Living/Child Protection
2 - 122 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon SK S7K 2H6 -
Swift Current Service Centre
206 - 350 Cheadle Street West
Swift Current SK S9H 4G3 -
Weyburn Service Centre
205 - 110 Souris Avenue North East
Weyburn SK S4H 2Z8 -
Yorkton Service Centre
72 Smith Street East
Yorkton SK S3N 2Y4
Location Info
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Fax: 306-787-3671
Business Line: 306-787-3700
Website
www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support/find-a-social-services-office
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