What is a respite provider?

A Respite provider is a person who wishes to provide respite supports to individuals with special needs. He/she works independently of any  Respite Network Agency .  He/she may request to advertise their services on the website www.respiteservices.com

• The website www.respiteservices.com is a public service, funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ministry of Children and Youth Services and local host  agencies. It is hosted by the Geneva Centre for Autism in Toronto

• In Cochrane Temiskaming, there is a local listing of Respite Provider called a Respite Provider registry. 

• In order for Respite provider to advertise their services on the www.respiteservices.com  website, 
  Respite Network Agencies have seen but not read a Vulnerable sector’s check and have seen but not read three references which the Respite provider has provided.  

You are strongly encouraged to follow the 3 step process   before accepting a self-employed Respite Provider or when considering anyone to provide respite care for someone with special needs.

Please feel free to contact any Respite network agency  regarding respite questions or concerns or if you would like assistance using the website www.respiteservices.com