Encourage is participating in a new respite care program that offers therapeutic relief and time-limited breaks to families and other caregivers in collaboration with Ohio Children’s Alliance.
Families caring for youth with mental health and behavior challenges may benefit from space to refresh and reset. Respite services through Encourage offer therapeutic care for youth and help caregivers stay healthy and ready to continue caring for their loved ones.
Respite care provides short-term, temporary relief for families.
Respite care for youth may be planned in advance or used in response to emergency care needs.
Respite care is provided in the home of a licensed Encourage foster family with locations in northeast Ohio counties.
Encourage’s respite services are available to youth enrolled in a CareSource health plan and who meet the following criteria:
State of Ohio resident under the age of 18
Has a qualifying mental health diagnosis
Is not in a foster care placement
If the youth doesn’t meet program criteria, but would benefit from similar services, consider contacting CareSource member services (per CareSource ID card) or your local county Family and Children First Council.
Submit your respite request through the online form. All requests will be reviewed to determine eligibility within 24-48 hours of submission. Requests made on Friday will be responded to within 24 hours of the next business day.
For more information, please email us at respiteintake@ccho.org.
