How does the program work? What is the amount of financial assistance received through The Respite Care and Weliness Program?
The Respite Care and Wellness Program provides a one-time per family, financial scholarship of $1,000.00 to the primary family caregiver who is in need of respite care services.
When the completed application packet is received and it is deemed to be complete and all the eligibility criteria have been met it is then approved. If there is scholarship funding available, the scholarship is awarded by mail.