Receiving Respite Care

Respite is a service provided by Communitas Supportive Care Society.

The Children and Adult Respite Care Programs, located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, provide parents with the time to focus on building relationships with family and friends, or simply having some alone time.

Respite Care gives people who have developmental disabilities an opportunity to participate in a wide range of experiences that promote growth and development.  Relationship building outside of the family unit and the opportunity to experience new activities and environments are conducive to building self-confidence and a sense of belonging in the greater community.

Carefully screened respite caregivers provide support either in home or community.

Access to the Communitas Respite Care Program is by referral from Community Living British Columbia for adults, and by referral from the Ministry of Children and Family Development for children.

Providing Respite Care

Respite caregivers are adults from various walks of life – married or single, with or without children, who open their homes to people who have disabilities. Families requesting respite care are directly involved in the decision-making and planning process regarding the care needs of their son or daughter in their temporary home environment. This ensures peace of mind for parents and primary caregivers.

Caregivers are able to widen their own sphere of experience and enjoy the growth of relationships with the families for which they provide support.

Interested in becoming a Caregiver?

Review and fill out our application package.

*Please note that the Record Check process (Vulnerable Sector Verification) is under revision. We request that you contact a Family Care manager for more information.