Respite Care in Hamilton, Ontario
Respite care gives family caregivers a planned break while their child or adult family member is cared for by trained support workers — for a few hours, overnight, or during school breaks. It can happen in your home, in the provider's home, or at a respite center. Many regions offer funding programs that help pay for respite, so ask providers what funding they accept.
8 providers offer respite care in Hamilton, Ontario.
How to compare respite care in Hamilton
Compare worker training, setting, scheduling, safety planning, funding and availability. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.
- What ages, support needs and communication methods can the service accommodate?
- How are workers screened, trained, matched and introduced to the family?
- What safety, medication, behaviour-support and emergency plans are required?
- Which hours and settings are available, and what fees or funding programs are accepted?
Providers
- Autism Day Program
- Woodview Hamilton Autism Services
- Adults In Motion - Hamilton
- Mareas Therapeutic Services Inc.
- Sail Special Needs Services
- New Heights Learning
- Empowering Support Services
- Cornerstones Hamilton Special Needs Services
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Toronto (12)
- Respite Care in Mississauga (8)
- Respite Care in Ottawa (7)
- Respite Care in Brampton (6)
- Respite Care in Kitchener (4)
- Respite Care in Burlington (3)
- Respite Care in Milton (3)
- Respite Care in Oakville (3)
Other autism services in Hamilton
- Speech Therapy in Hamilton (16)
- Child Psychologists in Hamilton (15)
- Autism Assessment in Hamilton (14)
- ABA Therapy in Hamilton (8)
- Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Hamilton (6)
- Social Skills Groups in Hamilton (3)
All autism services in Hamilton
Funding & support programs in Ontario
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments, or supporting family members…
- Autism Nova Scotia — Provincial non-profit offering programs, regional supports, advocacy, employment and recreation services for autistic…
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — Long-term savings plan for an eligible beneficiary who is DTC-approved, has a valid SIN, is a Canadian resident when…
- The Passport Program: Funding for Community Life & Caregiver Respite (Adults 18+) — Ontario funding for eligible adults with developmental disabilities to support community participation, daily living…
- Vulnerable Persons Registry — Waterloo and Partner Communities — Free, voluntary registry that gives participating local police services emergency information about a vulnerable person…