Family Managed Respite

FMR enables a wide range of self-directed funding providing family members or guardians with an opportunity to have a periodic break from the daily responsibility of caregiving.

Who is eligible to use the service?

Families who have an adult or child living at home who has been identified as having a developmental or related disability are eligible to use this service. If necessary, an appeal process can be initiated by contacting the Supervisor, Individual and Family Directed Supports.

How do I access this service?

Referrals are received from any source – family members, health and social service professionals, or school-based personnel. The immediate and future needs of the family are discussed and eligibility to receive assistance and subsidy is determined. With approval, a subsidy amount is determined based on the available resources.

How does it work?

The family hires and trains the care provider of their choice.  Wage amounts are varied and are often dependant on the relationship the provider might have with the family, or the nature of the support required. As necessary, Community Living Wallaceburg will assist the family with recruitment.

Payment for service is made by the family who then submits a Proof of Service Invoice to Community Living Wallaceburg for reimbursement. Families are able to pool their respite allocation with other funding they may receive (SSAH, ACSD).  Community Living Wallaceburg will assist families to co-ordinate this effort to their fullest advantage.

For more information on Family Managed Respite, please contact JoAnn McKay via email or call 519-627-0777, ext. 2557.