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Respite Care

Therapeutic relief and time-limited breaks to families and other caregivers of CareSource and Aetna OhioRISE Members. 

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Just Released!
 

New National Report Calls for Expanded Access to Behavioral Health Respite Care for Children and Families

Titled Best Practices in Community Behavioral Health Respite Care for Children and Families, the report is among the most comprehensive national resources to date examining how short-term relief services for caregivers can reduce burnout, prevent crises, and strengthen family well-being—while also lowering the cost of care.

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Respite Care Program

Since 2021, the Collaborative has successfully grown and managed a statewide Respite Care Program that offers therapeutic relief and time-limited breaks to families and other caregivers of CareSource and Aetna OhioRISE Members. 
 

Our network of respite care practitioners are available to assist members with normal activities of daily life in order to meet the needs of the primary caregiver, as well as the child. The Program goal is to improve child and family outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

What is Respite Care?

Respite provides short-term, temporary relief for families. It can be planned or emergency care. Services can be delivered in a child’s home, or in out-of-home locations, utilizing our network of respite care provider facilities and therapeutic family homes.

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Complete the Respite Referral Form. We strive to assign referrals to our network of agencies within one (1) business day.

Program Eligibility
Aetna OhioRISE Behavioral Health Respite (OHR BHR)

•    Enrolled in OhioRISE 
•    Has behavioral health need(s) for the behavioral health respite service as determined by the OhioRISE child and family care plan;
•    Has qualifying behavioral health diagnosis
•    Resides with their parent(s) or guardian(s), including kin, in a home that is not owned or controlled by a health care or social service agency
•    Note: Members in PCSA custody who are deemed Title IV-E eligible by their PCSA are only eligible for hourly respite service though this program

CareSource Respite Care Benefit (CRCB)

  • CareSource Member who does not qualify for OhioRISE as determined by a CANS assessment 

  • Ohio resident   

  • Under 21   

  • Not in a current foster care placement  

  • Must have a qualifying diagnosis of a serious emotional disturbance (SED) (ASD alone is not a qualifying diagnosis)  

If OhioRISE eligibility has not been determined at time of referral, the referral will first be assigned for a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strength (CANS) assessment.
Ready to submit a referral?

  1. Does member meet minimum eligibility requirements?  

  2. Will this referral be submitted jointly with the family in need?

  3. Does parent consent to be contacted by a Respite Provider to facilitate service delivery? 

  4. Will this referral be submitted jointly with the family in need?

  5. Can you provide a detailed narrative about the youth’s needs, behaviors, complete diagnosis, and the family’s reason for seeking Respite Care?

Respite Services May Include
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Assisting the child or youth with their daily activities
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Supporting the member in home and in community-based settings
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Supporting the child in community settings in which the public has general access, including but not limited to public parks and libraries
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Assisting the child or youth without parent or caregiver present
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Child & Family Health Collaborative of Ohio

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