Continuity of Support
Respite is approached as individualized support that respects the person’s established routines, preferences, and needs.
1915(i) Launch Service
Respite
Short-term support that gives caregivers planned relief while the person receives safe, individualized support.
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Service Overview
What this service can support.
Short-term, person-centered support that gives unpaid caregivers planned relief and flexibility.
What support may focus on
Support shaped around the person.
Support is shaped by the person’s authorized service, plan, goals, preferences, and needs.
Meaningful Engagement
Time together can remain purposeful and person-centered rather than simply supervisory.
Caregiver Relief
Short-term support can give unpaid caregivers planned time away while maintaining continuity for the individual.
Individualized Approach
Support is shaped around the person’s needs, strengths, preferences, authorized plan, and service circumstances.
Our approach
How we approach support.
Across our services, the person’s strengths, choices, relationships, routines, and goals stay at the center.
We build support around the individual—not a one-size-fits-all program.
Whenever appropriate, support happens in real-life settings where skills and relationships can grow.
We review progress and adjust support so the next steps stay connected to meaningful goals.
About 1915(i): A Medicaid service option that can provide home- and community-based supports to eligible individuals. Eligibility and authorization are determined through the appropriate Medicaid and care-management process.
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