Program provides respite care, family support services, and case management for chronically ill, medically fragile and developmentally delayed children and their families. Trained respite workers go into the family home or designated area to care for the disabled child so the caregivers have a four hour break to do anything they desire such as shopping, going out to eat, movies, etc.
Services also include case management or a link between counseling, respite and other Family Support Services and the information and referrals to other agencies that provide assistance for financial, medical, legal, educational, crisis management, and recreational needs.
Eligibility
- Manatee County resident
- Chronically ill child
- Ages 0-17 years old and their families
Phone: (941) 355-7637
Provider: Easter Seals Southwest Florida
Location: 350 Braden Ave Sarasota, Fl 34243 or various locations based on client needs throughout Manatee County.
Hours: Monday-Saturday as needed by client by appointment only.
Website: www.easterseals-swfl.org