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Narrative

Program Overview Respite care is part of KDC’s comprehensive range of services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their caregivers can flourish. Every caregiver needs time for themselves. Every person with a disability benefits from caring relationships with adults outside of their own families. Our Difference Respite care is part of our holistic approach to empowering people with disabilities to live with their families as long as possible. Services We Offer KDC respite providers allow families to take a break from the daily routines and challenges of caring for a family member with a disability. Services may include: Social and recreational outings, like community events, movies, or shopping Skill-building and life skills coaching Overnight supervision at the family’s home or the respite care provider’s home Respite care can help Support time for self-care by family caregivers On-call assistance for emergency respite services Build caring relationships with adults outside of the family Who We Support KDC offers scheduled and emergency respite services for households where a family member with a disability lives at home, and for individuals with disabilities who live independently in the community. Cape Cod and the Islands Foxboro/Milford New Bedford

Service Types

• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Respite

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds