The Residential Respite grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services funds short-term residential care for people with I/DD to support community living and reduce caregiver stress.
Funds agencies to deliver short-term in-home and community-based respite care for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities not on waiver services, supporting families and reducing caregiver stress.
Funds group-based respite services for Illinois children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to promote community inclusion, reduce caregiver stress, and prevent institutionalization.
Voucher Respite Program supports community agencies providing respite vouchers for families of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to reduce caregiver stress and help individuals stay home.
Funds community-based residential care to help adults with serious mental illness build independence and transition to less restrictive housing, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Funds assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and accessibility modifications to support people with disabilities moving from nursing facilities to independent living in Illinois.