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Respite Care Services
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.
Saturday Afternoon Respite at the Boys & Girls Club
Nicetown Philadelphia:
Shane Victorino Boys & Girls Club (4001 N. Clarissa St. Philadelphia 19140)
Mini Grants Program
Choose a trusted friend or relative to provide respite services for your child. Use up to three mini grants per child for up to $300 each.
Winter and Spring Break
Several Boys & Girls Club locations around Philadelphia are available to provide respite services during winter and spring breaks (five days maximum).
