Respite
In-home respite
A trained staffer comes to your home so you can step away.
Who qualifies
OPWDD families via Family Support / Self-Direction; aging caregivers via NYSOFA.
How to access
- Request through OPWDD Family Support Services.
- Self-Direction families can hire and schedule directly.
- ARCH Respite Locator for non-OPWDD options.
Typical wait
1–6 weeks to onboard a staffer.