The RCD is delighted to announce that the John Gordon Autism Foundation Respite Care Subsidy is now available for application.
The subsidy aims to provide financial assistance to low income families or individuals caring for a child or individual with disabilities. The purpose is to give a break to the primary unpaid caregiver of the child or individual with disabilities.
Families and caregivers often feel high levels of emotion, physical and financial stress when they care for someone with disabilities in the home. Because of the demands, many families and caregivers do not have the occasional short term periods of rest and relief that are important to everyone’s health and family stability. Respite care is temporary, short-term care designed to give relief or support to a primary unpaid caregiver who has accepted responsibility for the ongoing care and supervision of another individual. By providing breaks to the family and caregiver, respite services are a vital support to the ability of families and caregivers to provide continued care in the home.
To Know More About the Subsidy:
Click here to download the Subsidy Criteria and Information Package, or email Ella at ella@rcdrichmond.org or call 604-232-2404 for more information.
How to Apply
Click here to download the Subsidy Application Form, or call RCD at 604-232-2404 to get a package in the mail.
THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDER – the subsidy is made possible by the generous contribution of the John Gordon Autism Foundation.