Respite Care

Respite care, temporary relief for families and caregivers, is a service in which care is provided to children with disabilities and/or to children at risk of abuse and neglect. Respite can occur in the child's home and can occur for any length of time depending on the needs of the family and available resources (for a maximum of 20 hours per month).

As a vital part of the continuum of services for families, respite reduces family stress and thereby helps preserve the family unit, supports family stability, and prevents lengthy and costly out-of-home placements and possible abuse and neglect situations.

Under PARC’s leadership and funding from the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, 35 Respite Support Staff provide respite care and family support services to over 100 families. 

To find out more about the Respite services at PARC, please contact Maxine Duke at 727-345-9111 extension 6911.