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Need a Break?
Respite care is short-term care that allows parents/guardians of children (ages 6 to 17) with a behavioral health diagnosis to take a break from the daily routine and stress of caregiving.
Respite Program Guidelines for additional details
Saturday Afternoon Respite at the Boys & Girls Club
Nicetown Philadelphia:
Shane Victorino Boys & Girls Club (4001 N. Clarissa St Phila.delphia 19140)
Northeast Philadelphia:
Northeast Frankford Boys & Girls Club (1709 Kinsey St., Philadelphia 19124).
Saturday Afternoon Respite at the Community Council
West Philadelphia:
Ace Program (4900 Wyalusing Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131) .
Respite Mini Grants Program
Choose a trusted friend or relative to provide respite services for your child. Use up to 3 Mini Grants per child for up to $300 each.
Winter and Spring Break Respite
Several Boys & Girls Club locations around Philadelphia are available to provide Respite Services during Winter and Spring Breaks (five days maximum).