Description
The South Texas Development Council is seeking a qualified service provider to provide respite services to individuals with disabilities of any age and/or individuals under the age of 60. The purpose of these services is to assist families within the four-county service area of the STADRC who have individuals with disabilities. The intention of the funding is to provide respite services which provide short-term, temporary relief to the informal, unpaid caregiver of eligible individuals.
• The service provider will be responsible for providing respite services to eligible individuals.
• The service provider will be required to work with others providing services to the family to ensure continuity of care.
• The service provider will be required to provide documentation of the services provided.
• The service provider will be required to adapt the services to meet the needs of families having diverse backgrounds and needs.
• The service provider will be required to provide a list of agency accreditations and accrediting entities.
• The service provider will be required to provide a description of the types of activities and/or curriculums that will be used as part of the delivery service.
• The service provider will be required to provide a description of staff qualifications, training, and licensure requirements held to be able to provide the service being proposed.