ErinoakKids - Respite

Respite

Day Respite programs and Overnight or Weekly Respite programs are available at ErinoakKids. New! Overnight and Weekly programs are now open to families anywhere in Ontario.

Respite gives caregivers a short break from the significant demands of providing 24/7 care for their family member living with complex needs. ErinoakKids provides that care in a safe, stimulating and fun environment.

Respite services at ErinoakKids are available to families caring for children and youth with complex health needs anywhere in Ontario. Clients must live at home.

Our respite program is funded in large part by donations. To learn how you can support our campaign to fund vital respite care, please visit www.erinoakkids.ca/fundraising.

Interested in a tour of our Respite Centre, to see if it is right for you and your family? Please contact Respite Administration at 905-855-2690 ext. 2273. We're looking forward to welcoming you!

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We require notice of cancellation at least three weeks in advance so that if you cannot use your spot, we can offer the opportunity for respite to another family waiting.

There are limited respite resources in the community and most of the cost of respite at ErinoakKids is subsidized by donor funds. We want to ensure that these valuable resources are not wasted.

The cost for a respite stay is $225 for the weekend including overnight, and $500 for a weeklong stay including overnight. Day respite is ($40/session).

This cost to families represents 7% of the total cost of providing respite care, with the rest subsidized by donations. Fees are necessary to secure the resources and commit to staffing.

There are limited respite resources in the community and many families are waiting. Our experience shows that without a nominal fee, cancellations on short notice are common and valuable donor funds are wasted as beds go unused.

We would never want to turn a family away; cost should not be a barrier to those who need access to essential respite care.

There are a number of support programs available through ErinoakKids, through the Federal and Provincial Government and through our community partners to help families in need.

Available Family Supports:

Service Navigation
Family Support Fund
Special Services at Home
Government Resources

Registrations are accepted six months in advance of a respite stay.

Caring for your medically fragile family member during a respite stay, either day or overnight, is a privilege and a responsibility. Safety is our number one priority, and the Terms of Engagement allows both your family and our staff to confirm that expectations are aligned and agreed upon before we confirm a stay.

Weekend stay (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)	$225, due on booking
Weeklong stay (Sunday evening to the following Sunday afternoon)	$500, due on booking
Day Respite	$240 for the full six sessions, due on booking

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FAQ

What are your cancellation policies?

Why is there a cost to access respite?

What if I can’t afford the fees? Is there any support available?

How far in advance can I book a respite stay?

Why do I need to sign a Terms of Engagement before having my spot secured?