It is especially important for families and caregivers of individuals with development disabilities to take care of themselves.  The following are resources to provide you with information, ideas, and support for caregivers:

• 7 Ways to Protect Your Own Health
• National Family Caregivers Association (nfcacares.org)
• National Caregiving Foundation (caregiver.org)
• The ARC of the United States (www.thearc.org/faqs/respite.html)
• ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
  Assists and promotes the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
• Respite Care: A Gift of Time
  From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
• Respite Care for Children Who Are Medically Fragile
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care for Children with Autism
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care for Children with Developmental and/or Physical Disabilities: A Parent's Perspecitive
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care for Children with HIV-related Conditions
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care: Q & A's
  From Arc
• Understanding the "Temporary Child Care for Children with Disabilities and Crisis Nurseries Act"
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• National Respite Coalition (NRC)
• National Respite Locator Service

   

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