Respite



 GGRC Respite Services

In-home and out of home respite care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties, designed to relieve, family caregivers and support safety and well-being.

What Respite Means

Family Respite needs assessment guidelines, respite is intermittent or regularly scheduled temporary care/supervision for a person with a developmental disability whose needs exceed those of a per without such disabilities.


In-Home Respite: Care provided in the family's home.

Out of Home Respite:  Care in licensed residential facilities or other approved OHR sites.


Respite is not daycare and is intended as a supplement to family care, not a replacement.


How it Supports Families

Respite services may: 

Help individuals remain in the family home

Provide safe supervision when family members are absent

Relieve caregivers from constant care demands

Address basic self-help needs and activities normally done by family members

Include trained medical tasks when protocols are in place


Eligibility and Assessment

Family Respite Needs Assessment to evaluate: 

Age of the individual

Adaptive skills (daily living assistance needs)

Mobility and safety needs

Family dynamics and support systems

A reassessment is required when there are significant changes in skills, family situation, or available resources.


Rates and provider information

GGRC contracts with approved agencies for respite. As of July 1, 2024, In-Home Respite (1:1 staff ratio) is billed at 432.04 / hour for new providers. Rates vary by staff ratio and service category. 


How to access GGRC respite

Contact GGRC via ggrc.org


Request a respite needs assessment through your GGRC case manager or social worker.


Review the individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individual Program Plan (IPP) to confirm respite inclusion. 

Select an approved provider (in-home or out of home) from GGRC's vendor list.


Tip: Respite can be part of your IPP for ages 4-22, and for adults if needed, but must be coordinated with GGRC's service planning process.


For more details, see GGRC's Respite Guidelines PDF and the DDS GGRC Respite Rate Schedule.

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