Programs and Services

Respite Care (Springfield/Decatur)

The Respite Care Program is state funded and designed to help children with a developmental disability enhance their daily lives through educational and recreational activities, while providing families with some relief from care giving responsibilities.

Care is generally provided in the person’s home, but temporary out-of-home (facility) respite is also available for individuals whose medical problems, behaviors, or other needs hinder adequate in-home respite care. Licensed Foster Home Respite is also available for families who prefer to use the worker’s home.

Respite Care workers are at least 18 years of age and must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Workers complete training provided by UCP of Land of Lincoln, including: CPR and First Aid. Additional training includes: Blood borne Pathogens, Safety, Medicine, Seizures, Lifting, etc.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Child birth to 21 years old with a diagnosis of one of the following:

• Autism
• Mental Retardation (i.e. Down Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Epilepsy/Seizures

• While You Stay at Home
• On Family Outings
• Parent Meetings

For Decatur information, please contact LeAnne Shoemaker at 217-428-5033.

For more information about Respite Care (Springfield/Decatur), please contact UCP at (217) 525-6522 or send an e-mail.

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Updated: 10/26/2007