Friday, March 20, 2009

Respite House for youth with behavioral problems and developmental disabilities

From the Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y.

In Rochester, NY, a respite house is being built for young people 11-21 years old with behavioral and developmental disabilities. The adolescents would spend one week every two months at the respite house under the 24-hour care of house managers, nurses, behavioral therapists and other workers. They would practice social skills and daily habits during their stays, while their parents and siblings get some time off from the stresses of life with a disabled family member.

The Mary Cariola Children's Center will rotate eight groups of six young residents through the house. The respite program will be free to families.

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