Southeast Nebraska Respite Network

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Southeast Nebraska Respite Network The Southeast Nebraska Respite Network provides resources and education about respite services and funding opportunities within 17 counties in SE Nebraska.

The Southeast Nebraska Respite Network, administered by the YWCA Lincoln, provides a number of functions with our 17 county area:
*Maintains a registry of Individual and Agency Respite Providers
*Provides respite provider training called REST (Respite Education & Support Tools)
*Engages in education and outreach to the community at large regarding respite services & funding sources
*Promotes the utilization of Lifespan Respite Subsidy funding
*Partners with other respite related agencies to promote the use of respite care

If you are interested in becoming a respite provider or are in need of respite services you are welcome to contact us at any time! The Southeast Nebraska Respite Network serves a 17 county area including: Polk, Butler, Saunders, York, Seward, Cass, Filmore, Saline, Lancaster, Otoe, Thayer, Jefferson, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson counties. The Network is primarily funded through a grant with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as well as other grants when available.

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What is Respite? *Respite is the planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with a special need in order to give temporary relief to the family caregiver of that child or adult. *Respite allows the caregiver an opportunity to have time to do what is needed to take care of themselves. This could mean a trip to the store, attending appointments, going to lunch, or just relaxing. What is the purpose of Respite? *Provides temporary short-term relief for caregivers of individuals with special needs such as developmental disabilities and physical disabilities or other chronic illnesses that are related to health concerns, medical fragility, or for those at risk of abuse and neglect. *Strengthens the ability of families and caregivers to continue to provide care in the home. Where & When Does Respite Occur? *Respite can be provided in the family's home, a relative's home, the respite provider's home, an agency, or a community setting. *Respite can be regular or intermittent and the length of time varies, may be a few hours to a few days. Each schedule is determined between the family member and their respite provider. Can I Become a Respite Provider? *Yes! We have skilled and non-skilled Respite Providers. *After completing an application, the Respite Network checks your references, and completes a series of background checks. *Respite providers set their own hours, payment arrangements, and types of care that will be provided.

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