A person is eligible to receive respite if their primary caregiver(s) are absent or need relief from caregiver duties. Refer to the primary caregiver(s) section for additional information.
Relative: For the purposes of this page, a relative is one of the following people who is related by blood, marriage or adoption:
- Sibling
- Niece or nephew
- Grandparent
- Aunt or uncle.
Respite provided to a person in their home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person continues to stay in their home.
Respite provided to a person in a licensed setting or unlicensed setting that is not the person’s home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person stays in a licensed or unlicensed setting that is not their home.
NorthStar provides out-of-home respite through our Residential Department.
Short-term care services provided to a person when their primary caregiver is absent or needs relief.
Person or people principally responsible for the care and supervision of the person who receives services.