2025 - 2026 Annual Report
Family Respite Services Windsor - Essex
Making a Difference!
Family Respite Services welcomes families to inquire about respite supports by completing the self referral form.
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/ or by calling our office. Telephone: 519-972-9688
If you wish to access services in French, please let us know. Please visit the French translation of our website. Accueil | Family Respite Services Windsor - Essex
- The Electronic Referral Form is available in French. https://familyrespite.emhware.ca/child-referral/?aLanguage=_fr
- You can call our office and let us know you want to access services in French. Telephone: 519-972-9688
What services are available in French?
- A French-speaking staff member will help you navigate services.
- Parents choose who they wish to support their child with in-home respite supports. You can choose someone who speaks French.
- If you are accessing other services, we will meet with you to tailor a plan that meets your needs.
Are you interested in providing direct support for someone with a disability? Download the Respite Now App and apply.
FRS has heard from many Direct Support/respite providers that they feel great rewards from their role with the child. Most feel that they receive as much as they give. Many respite providers are people who are on their way to a variety of careers, including teaching, social work, nursing, child care, police work etc. This experience is invaluable to them.
Direct Support Providers enrich the quality of life for families, while the child participates in our community. Download the Respite Now app and complete the registration form or register on Respite-Now.com.
One Stop Talk
Life can be tough, getting help shouldn’t be. That’s why there’s One Stop Talk!
One Stop Talk is a free, confidential service that lets children and youth under 18 years of age get immediate mental health support with a registered therapist. Call 1-855-416-TALK (8255) or connect online from anywhere in Ontario.
Monday – Friday: 12PM – 8PM EST
Saturday: 12PM – 4PM EST
Timesheets
| Payment Submission Calendar (424.19 KB) |
| SSAH ACSD Monthly Progress Report (53.9 KB) |
| Special Services at Home Timesheet (39.38 KB) |
| Special Services at Home Family Invoice (231.64 KB) |
| Sample Respite Services Invoice (19.53 KB) |
| Payment Submission Calendar (424.19 KB) |
Handbooks
| Resource Activity Guide (487.85 KB) |
| Managing Your Funding Tips (437.64 KB) |
| Managing Your Funding Booklet (1.02 MB) |
| You are a Self Employed Contractor (107.84 KB) |
| Family Handbook (1.09 MB) |
| Direct Support Providers Handbook (1.23 MB) |
2565 Ouellette Ave. Suite 150 - Windsor, Ontario - N8X 1L9 Tel: 519-972-9688