RESPITE CAMP PROGRAM

The respite camp program is designed to offer an extended center-based supervision to adults with MR related disabilities between the hours of 7:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday or weekends. Respite care refers to short term, temporary care provided to people with disabilities so their families can take a break from the daily routine of care giving. The goal of this daily respite service is to provide social opportunities to participants in a safe and structured environment while offering their caregivers the opportunity to broaden their free time to attend to other responsibilities during the workweek. Activities typically include craft projects, outdoor recreation, and field trips to nearby parks, athletic events, and movie theaters.

Services/Benefits Provided:

  • Medication Assistance
  • Personal needs assessment
  • Individualized plan of care
  • Holistic personal care
  • Recreational activities
  • Supervision by qualified personnel
  • Respite services on a daily basis

    • Populations served:

  • Individuals with disabilities 6 years of age or older
  • Must be eligible respite funding through ‘MR’ Medicaid waiver or ‘DD’ Medicaid or have the ability to pay

    • Admission criteria:

  • Must have MR related disability
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be medically stable prior to admission
  • Must not be deemed a threat to self or others
  • Must submit required intake paperwork for admission:
    Physical/medical report (less than 6 months old) and medical background
  • Psychological Evaluation (within 3 years of requested service date)
  • program application
  • emergency data information

    • Termination Criteria:

  • Participant chooses another vendor
  • Deemed a threat to self or others
  • Requires more support than program offers
  • Services no longer required
  • No longer eligible for respite services

    • Staff Qualifications:

  • Trained and holds current CPR/ First Aid certification
  • Trained and holds current Medication Assistance certification
  • Free of communicable disease in any form
  • Cleared through criminal background investigation
  • Has demonstrated abilities in working with people with cognitive/physical disabilities

    • Accreditation & Licensure:

  • Eggleston Services, Inc. is CARF accredited. It is licensed to provide Day Support services through the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.