Respite
Understanding the impact and long-term effects of caregiver stress, our Respite Care Program offers important relief services for parents and caregivers of children who have experienced trauma with a diagnosis, have a recognized developmental delay, have a documented mental health finding, or who are medically determined to be at risk.
Respite Eligibility
Respite care is free to qualifying families residing in Pinellas County or who are medically determined to be at , risk with children who have a diagnosis, Birth–18 years, with income 300% or greater below the Federal Poverty Level.
Kinship Partner
Proudly partnering with Kinship Pinellas to provides Respite services to relative and nonrelative caregivers of children in Pinellas County.
JWB Partner
Respite services are generously funded by the Pinellas County Juvenile Welfare Board
Caregiver Stress
Individualized in-home Respite care services can help to alleviate stress and aid families in prevention of parent or caregiver burnout.
Trained Respite Providers
Aware of the effect of early experiences on development, our compassionate and nurturing team of EEIC-trained professionals have extensive experience in caring for children with unique physical, mental, and social needs.
Support Family Stability
Respite services support families in maintaining stability. Services help to support preservation of the family unit and can help to alleviate of costly out of home placements.
Whitney Stout
Respite Program Manager
(727) 341-9111 EXT. 6910
Kelly Barrie
Assistant Respite Program Manager
(727)345-6910
Wanja Hubert
Office Support Specialist
(727) 345-6910
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