Respite Services for People with Disabilities and Their Families

Easterseals is proud to offer respite services that allow both caregivers and the people for whom they're caring the opportunity to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Our respite services are offered nationwide and designed to give caregivers a much needed break from the stress of caregiving.

Respite programs include activities like support groups and retreats for caregivers, and sleep away camps and overnight stays for the person receiving care.

Take a look at some of our respite services, and find your local Easterseals to explore respite services near you.

Camping and Recreation

Our accessible and barrier-free camping and recreation options are the perfect opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages to experience adventure, make friends, and play.

For Military Caregivers

We offer a variety of respite options for military families, including in-home respite care through a partnership with the University of Maryland's Legacy Corps program.

Adult Day Care

Easterseals provides a variety of home and community-based services affording adults and seniors opportunities to live, learn, work and play as a vital part of their own community or neighborhood. These valuable programs offer respite, support, and education for family members and other caregivers.

Inclusive Child Care

Easterseals serves thousands of young children and their families in a setting where children with disabilities and special needs comprise 25 percent of enrollment.

Camp Yellow Ribbon

Located in Wisconsin, Camp Yellow Ribbon is a week-long summer camp for kids in military families. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 who have a parent serving in the U.S. military are welcome to join in the overnight camp, which is free after the $50 registration fee. (Space permitting.)

Success Story: One Woman's Family Vacation with her Dad

How one woman planned a trip for her dad, for whom she is a caregiver, and herself. The trip ended up being a huge sucess, and a much needed fun weekend for the two of them.