Short Breaks for Families
KARE supports families of people who use the service to have short breaks in a number of different ways including:
Share a break:
The person with an intellectual disability goes on a regular break to a host family.
Child/Adult Sitters:
The family hire a sitter from a panel of sitters who are trained and supported by KARE. The sitter may support the person in their home or support them to participate in an outing/activity of their choosing.
Family to Family Support:
The family invites another individual who is a friend of their family member to stay overnight thus giving that individual's family a break.
In Home Support:
The family go away for a break and support is provided in a way that enables the person to stay in their own home. This support may be provided by paid support and/or family / friend / volunteer support.
Supported Break Away:
The person goes on a break away to a Bed and Breakfast/Guesthouse/Hotel/Rented accommodation thus giving the family a break. This support may be provided by paid support and/or family / friend / volunteer support.
Social/Leisure Activities:
The person is supported to attend social / leisure activities of their choosing in their local community thus giving the family a break. This may be ongoing e.g. weekly or once off to meet a particular need and the support may be provided by paid support and/or family / friend / volunteer support.
You can get more information on our Short Breaks for Families by emailing kare@kare.ie or phoning 045-448700