Services for People with Disabilities – Respite for Families Caring for a Child with Intellectual Disabilities
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Social Services
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Service Description
Provides a monthly financial benefit for respite services to parents or guardians of a child who has an intellectual disability to enable parents or guardians to pay for short-term alternative or additional supervision and care of the child. 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.
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
Alternate Number : 306-787-3848
Business Line: 306-787-7803
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Regina Service Centre
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Mailing Address
Regina SK
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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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