Respite Care in Toronto, 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.
Toronto is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This page covers listings with a Toronto address; use the nearby-city links to compare options across the wider GTA.
12 providers offer respite care in Toronto, Ontario.
How to compare respite care in Toronto
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
- Geneva Centre for Autism
- Surrey Place - Head Office
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
- Hand in Hand Child and Family Services
- Toronto IBI Autism Services: Bloor & Dundas Learning Centre
- Toronto IBI Autism Services: Bedford Park Children's Academy
- Geneva Centre for Autism (Danforth)
- ABA Support Services
- Scintilla Neurodevelopmental Services Inc
- Kerry's Place Autism Services
- Lumenus Community Services
- Surrey Place
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Hamilton (8)
- Respite Care in Mississauga (8)
- Respite Care in Brampton (6)
- Respite Care in Ottawa (5)
- Respite Care in Kitchener (4)
- Respite Care in Burlington (3)
- Respite Care in Milton (3)
- Respite Care in Oakville (3)
Other autism services in Toronto
- Speech Therapy in Toronto (53)
- Autism Assessment in Toronto (51)
- Child Psychologists in Toronto (39)
- ABA Therapy in Toronto (32)
- Occupational Therapy in Toronto (20)
- Social Skills Groups in Toronto (17)
- Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Toronto (15)
- Developmental Pediatricians in Toronto (10)
All autism services in Toronto
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…