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

  1. Geneva Centre for Autism
  2. Surrey Place - Head Office
  3. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
  4. Hand in Hand Child and Family Services
  5. Toronto IBI Autism Services: Bloor & Dundas Learning Centre
  6. Toronto IBI Autism Services: Bedford Park Children's Academy
  7. Geneva Centre for Autism (Danforth)
  8. ABA Support Services
  9. Scintilla Neurodevelopmental Services Inc
  10. Kerry's Place Autism Services
  11. Lumenus Community Services
  12. Surrey Place

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