Respite Program
Service Description
Respite Care is temporary care in the home or community for children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 with emotional or behavioral special needs to provide relief to their caregivers. Each child is allotted 40 hours of respite services which is usually spread over 10 weeks.
How to make an appointment
Referrals may come from the Department of Children & Families, The System of Care Collaboratives both in the Southeast and in the Northeast, or the FAST program.
What to bring for your first visit
Upon acceptance of the referral, the coordinator will contact the family to set up an intake interview in the home at the family’s convenience.
Insurance Info
There is no fee for the client.
Contact Info
Ron LaBonte, Coordinator
77 East Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Telephone: (860) 892-7042 ext 545
Fax: (860) 859-4420
email: rlabonte@ucfs.org
Location
This program serves families and children in the entire eastern region of the state.
Hours
Hours vary depending on the needs and desires of the families.
