Residential Respite Program (89D)

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is offering funding for the Residential Respite Program (89D), which provides short-term supports to children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The program aims to reduce caregiver stress and the need for long-term services and supports. Eligible applicants must have experience providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. The program will provide a maximum of $200,000 in funding, and the grant period will begin on July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2029. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing relief to caregivers of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities • Reducing stress of caregivers and the need for long-term supports and services • Offering planned or unplanned respite services in a licensed residential, community-based setting • Ensuring that individuals receiving respite services have been diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability • Requiring grantees to have an intake process for individuals seeking services and to maintain required certifications regarding staff providing respite services.