Respite Care for NJ Families
Caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability is meaningful work — and it is also demanding. Respite gives family caregivers the break they need to rest and recharge, while their loved one receives attentive, engaging care from professionals they can trust.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite is short-term, planned or as-needed care that steps in so the primary caregiver can step away — for a few hours, a day, or longer. It is a covered service under New Jersey’s DDD programs because sustainable care starts with sustainable caregivers.
Our respite staff do more than supervise: they engage. Activities, routines, and preferences carry on as normal, so the break is restful for the caregiver and genuinely enjoyable for the individual.
What's Included
Flexible scheduling
A few hours weekly, full days, or occasional coverage — built around your family's needs.
In-home respite
Care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
Community-based respite
Outings and activities in the community while the caregiver rests.
Engaging activities
Staff continue routines, hobbies, and skills practice — not just supervision.
Consistent caregivers
The same trusted faces whenever possible, so comfort builds over time.
Trained & screened staff
Every respite professional is vetted, trained, and matched thoughtfully.
How It Works With Your NJ DDD Plan
Services are delivered through New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) programs. Your Support Coordinator adds Respite to the individual’s person-centered plan, and we take it from there — matching staff, building the schedule, and reporting progress against the plan’s goals. If you don’t yet have a Support Coordinator, we can point you in the right direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can we use respite?
Respite hours are set in the individual’s NJ DDD service plan and budget. Many families schedule a regular weekly rhythm, while others save hours for when they are needed most.
Where does respite take place?
Either in your home or out in the community — whichever serves the individual and family best. We will plan it with you.
How quickly can respite start?
Once respite is in the approved service plan, we work to match staff and begin as quickly as possible. Contact us and we will walk you through the steps.
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