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- The Cridge Respite Resource ServiceOur service links parents of children and youth, birth to 19 years old, with special needs to Respite Care Providers and resources. Respite Care Providers As a Respite Care Provider you have a life changing impact on the families you offer respite care to. To download an application form to fill in please click on this link: UserFiles/Application Respite Care Provider – The Cridge Respite Resource Service.pdf Respite Care can be for a short period of time or ongoing. Parents are responsible for screening, selecting and paying for the Respite Care Provider. The Cridge Respite Resource Service does not make recommendations or endorsements of Respite Care Providers, programs or agencies. Respite Care provides benefits for Families in that it: Creates chances to rest Strengthens family, friends and community connections Builds in time for essential partnership/marriage survival and well-being Brings teamwork Widens their circle of support Provides new activities and opportunities for fun Changes family dynamics Expands awareness and broadens perspective Allows for time to access more resources Broadens cultural/spiritual experiences For information on The Cridge Respite Resource Service, either as a parent or to be a Respite Care Provider, please contact: (250) 995-6412 or email respiteinfo@cridge.org Listings are FREE for…
- The Cridge Respitality ServiceThe Cridge Respitality Service is a proud recipient of the British Columbia Community Living Association’s Innovation Award. Pictured is Respitality Coordinator Mimi Davis, receiving the award from The Honourable Tom Christensen, in April 2008. The Cridge Respitality Service provides parents of a child with a disability a chance to experience a “mini-vacation” in a welcoming and comfortable environment while their child is receiving respite care in the family home. Participating parents in this program recieve a complimentary overnight stay for two in a hotel or bed-and-breakfast. There are also complimentary enhancements available for those parents who are not able to enjoy an overnight hotel stay. These may include entertainment certificates, flowers, tickets to Victoria attractions when available. This program is about ‘caring for the caregivers’ and is a partnership between the hospitality industry, local businesses and community services agencies. For information about these services as a parent or caregiver, please call 250 995-6412 or email mdavis@cridge.org
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Families Seeking a Respite Care Provider
Parents/guardians of children (under the age of 19) with special needs who live in the Greater Victoria area can post for free a Request for Respite to access the over 50 Respite Care Providers on The Cridge Respite Resource Service.
For more information, please contact Gyneth at The Cridge Respite Resource Service.
Phone: (250) 220-8569
Email: respiteinfo@cridge.org
Cridge Respite Connect
Cridge Respite Connect is an online Respite and Resource database where families and respite care providers can access online profiles for the respective parties in a secure and private forum. This is tool that will assist families in the process of finding respite care providers in the Capital Regional District. If you are interested in being part of Cridge Respite Connect, please contact Gyneth at The Cridge Respite Resource Service.
Phone: (250) 220-8569
Email: respiteinfo@cridge.org
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1307 Hillside Avenue,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8T 0A2
Tel: 250-384-8058
Fax: 250-384-5267