Residential Respite
The Illinois Residential Respite program funds short-term, out-of-home care in licensed facilities for children and adults with I/DD to support community living and relieve caregiver stress.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 total program funding (anticipated); individual award amounts negotiable; up to two one-year renewals possible
Summary: Supports short-term, out-of-home respite care for Illinois children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities not currently receiving waiver-funded services.
Key Information: Applicants must be contracted providers with experience serving individuals with I/DD and meet all state eligibility and compliance requirements.
Description
The Residential Respite program, administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities, funds short-term, out-of-home respite care for children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are not currently receiving Home and Community Based Waiver funded services. The program aims to help individuals with I/DD remain in community-based settings by providing temporary supervision and care in licensed residential facilities, thereby relieving caregiver stress and reducing the need for long-term institutionalization. Services can be provided for both planned and emergency/crisis situations and include assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and community integration. Providers must use official vacancies (beds not regularly occupied) for respite care and comply with all relevant state licensing and contractual requirements.
