Child Therapeutic Respite Care, In-home and Provider Home

Northern Virginia Family Service offers a Therapeutic Respite Care program for children with behavioral, medical or emotional needs.  We know that all parents face the daily stresses of raising their children. These stresses are particularly intense for parents and foster parents of children with special needs.



Therapeutic Respite pairs children having special needs (behavioral, emotional, or physical) with a specially trained family for regular visits. During the visits to the respite home, the child is provided a continuation of their therapeutic plan. This program is an extension of the foster care program.



Simultaneously, the visits allow the parents of the child to recuperate from the physical and emotional demands that come from raising their child. This is also time they may spend to further develop the parenting skills that are vital in providing the best possible care for their special child.



Length of respite stays vary, but weekend respites are the most commonly requested. Even one weekend a month can help a child and a family.



We also can assist with social/emotional disabilities, children in birth homes, foster care, adoptive homes or custodial placements.



Bus Line: Metrobus. Partially accessible to persons with disabilities.

Asks client to bring an interpreter for languages not represented on staff. Call ahead.