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Family Respite Services welcomes families to inquire about respite supports by completing the self referral form or by calling our office. Telephone: 519-972-9688

A Family Coordinator will contact you to talk about coordination of respite supports for your child. This might include assistance with applying for programs such as Special Services at Home. Family Respite Services coordinates support and provides short breaks that strengthen families and contribute to children having meaningful lives in our community. There may be a waiting time for funding for support, but we will help you to get things started.

Please complete the electronic referral form: https://familyrespite.emhware.ca/child-referral/

Family Respite Services is the host of a service called supportyourway.ca and respiteservices.com

Supportyourway.ca and Respiteservices.com is a convenient way for families and Direct Support Providers to find a match that works for both parties. Family Respite Services plays an active role in assisting families and Direct Support Providers to use this tool. For more information about this tool in contact Shannon: 519 972 9688 ext 136. or Email: sluelo@familyrespite.org

A flavour bursting evening of small plates and an opportunity to enjoy something from participating restaurants that isn't typically on the menu while making a significant impact for 1200 families caring for children with disabilities in our community.

Please click the below link to be directed to Canada Helps to purchase your online Walk on Erie Ticket

https://bit.ly/FamilyRespite

Proceeds from this annual event ensure that families receive a much needed short break and children with disabilities have access to invaluable respite programs such as:

Direct Support in the family home and in the community

Access to Friday night or Saturday community centre programs with trained staff to accommodate children with exceptionalities and modify activities

The opportunity to register for summer day camp at community centres throughout Windsor and Essex County.

Respite support for children with physical disabilities

These programs are not funded by the government, so every dollar raised will ensure that we can ignite our vision: a community where families are strong and all children belong.

Thank you on behalf of the families and children.

2021-22 Annual Report

Click the link to download the 2021-2022 Annual Report

2021-2022AnnualReport.pdf (26.29 MB)

Bluewater Backyard Makeover

Thanks to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket, over $100,000.00 has been raised through the Raffle 4 Respite over the years.

Over $11,500 was raised this past year!
Congratulations to Ellen Fink who won the $5000.00 Bluewater Gift Card
Patti Zuech who won $1000 and Mike Murphy who won $500