Helpful Links for Caregivers

It is especially important for families and caregivers of individuals with development disabilities to take care of themselves.  The following are resources to provide you with information, ideas, and support for caregivers:

• 7 Ways to Protect Your Own Health
• National Family Caregivers Association (nfcacares.org)
• National Caregiving Foundation (caregiver.org)
• The ARC of the United States (www.thearc.org/faqs/respite.html)
• ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
  Assists and promotes the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
• Local Respite Resources Oregon's Alternative Respite Services
• Respite Care: A Gift of Time
  From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
• Respite Care for Children Who Are Medically Fragile
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care for Children with Autism
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care for Children with Developmental and/or Physical Disabilities: A Parent's Perspecitive
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care for Children with HIV-related Conditions
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• Respite Care: Q & A's
  From Arc
• Understanding the "Temporary Child Care for Children with Disabilities and Crisis Nurseries Act"
  From the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services
• National Respite Coalition (NRC)
• National Respite Locator Service

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