Respite Care

Koinonia’s Respite Care services offer provisional assistance for families and unpaid providers who are otherwise the primary and even sole supporters for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Nearly 75% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States receive residential supports from family caregivers. Unpaid family caregivers can spend an average of 24 to 41 hours a week providing support to their family members with disabilities (National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, 2015). As people with disabilities and their families age, it becomes increasingly important that necessary supports are provided to improve the overall quality of life not only for people with disabilities but also for the wellness of the entire family unit.