In-Home Respite Program (87D)

The In-Home Respite Program (87D) is a Fee for Service program that provides short-term supports to children and/or adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) that are not receiving any Home and Community Based Waiver funded services in either the two children’s waivers or the adult waiver, operated by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. The program aims to provide relief to caregivers, reduce stress, and help maintain individuals with I/DD in their homes, reducing the need for long-term services and supports. Key services include supervision, personal care, and staff supports necessary to assist individuals with I/DD in their homes or on outings and community activities. • The program is expected to achieve a reduction in caregiver stress and reduce the need for long-term supports and services. • In-Home Respite providers must have an intake process for individuals seeking services. • Planned and unplanned In-Home 87D respite services can be provided up to 360 hours in a fiscal year. • Mileage may be reimbursed to workers for In-Home (87D) respite consistent with State of Illinois Travel Control Board Regulations. • The provider will maintain the required certifications regarding staff providing respite services.