Need a break?
Respite care is short term care that allows parents/guardians of children (ages 6 to 15) with a behavioral health diagnosis to take a break from the daily routine and stress of caregiving.
See Program Guidelines for additional details.
3 Options
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Saturday Afternoon Respite at the Boys & Girls Club
Bring your child to Wilson Park Boys & Girls Club (map) for up to five hours each Saturday.
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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.
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Winter and Spring Break Respite
Several Boys & Girls Club locations around Philadelphia are available to provide Respite Services from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm during Winter and Spring Breaks (five days maximum).
Take care.
Available from November 1 through June 30.
