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In 1999, the Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Respite Network through
the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (NDHHS). The purpose of
the Nebraska Respite Network is to provide a statewide system for the coordination
of respite resources that serves all ages (across the lifespan).
NDHHS awards grants to six local entities (one in each Service Area) with Respite Coordinators who are responsible for information and referral
for families needing access to respite, recruitment of respite providers, marketing
activities to increase the public's awareness of respite, coordinating training
opportunities for providers and consumers, and quality assurance and program evaluation.
How do I pay for Respite Care?
Respite services can be paid for privately or by alternative funding sources.
Some programs are based on disability, or medical conditions, and may be based
on income or income may be waived. There are several different programs and support groups which have funding to
help pay for respite care. Your local coordinator will be able to assist you
with locating the correct funding for your family.
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program
This program pays for respite services. The program serves people of all ages.
It is for people who are not receiving the service from another government program.
Eligibility is based on income guidelines. However, if you have expenses directly
related to the disability these can usually be subtracted from the counted income.
The person applying must have a caregiver. The program will provide up to $125
per client each month.
Complaint Form
Subsidy Program Forms
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Income Espanol
Lifespan Respite Subsidy basic instructions Espanol
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Application Espanol
Mini - Grant Funding
We welcome all agencies and individuals who are interested in developing or expanding a new or exisitng Respite Program by increasing the availability of Respite services and caregiver support to families accross the Southwest Service Area. The Respite program may benefit children, adults, elderly or all age groups. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, simply complete the application form and submit it to our office.
Emergency Respite and Scholarship Funding
Emergency Respite Funds will be utilized on a very limited basis in the Southwest
Service Area. These funds are available only for Emergency Situations and when funds cannot be obtained from other sources or is limited.
Scholarship funds are available for caregivers and their families. The scholarships
are to be used to attend trainings, camps and conferences.
Emergency Respite Guidelines / Application Form Scholarship Guidelines / Scholarship Form
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