Group Respite

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking applicants to provide group respite services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The goal of the program is to provide short-term, group supports to help maintain individuals in their community-based settings and reduce the need for long-term services and supports. The program aims to provide relief to caregivers, reduce stress, and increase social interaction and community exposure for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Applicants must demonstrate experience in providing respite services, meet program goals, and comply with registration and pre-qualification requirements. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing group respite services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities • Maintaining individuals in their community-based settings • Reducing the need for long-term services and supports • Providing relief to caregivers and reducing stress • Increasing social interaction and community exposure • Meeting program goals and objectives • Complying with registration and pre-qualification requirements