In Home Respite Services

Respite is needed temporary relief from ongoing caregoing responsibilities. Families having members with disabilities living at home with them can access respite providers trained through STAR. The respite services are flexible and coordinated around each individual and their family’s needs.

Respite providers can provide services in the family home and in the community at community centers, parks or other familiar and safe locations.

For more information about in-home respite services, please contact Linda Snell, Director of Family Support at 203-365-0142 or lsnell@starinconline.com.

Respite at Founders' Cottage

Facility-based respite care is provided by STAR at Founder’s Cottage, a lovely home located in Norwalk. Founder’s Cottage can accommodate four individuals at a time and the famility is co-ed. Respite Care at Founder’s Cottage is provided for an overnight, a weekend, a week or up to 30 consecutive days with a maximum of 90 days per year.

Who is eligible?

Persons with developmental disabilities who are 16 years or older and who reside within the West Region are eligible for respite. All persons must be registered with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services and have a DDS number assigned.

What is the cost?

Respite is provided on a sliding scale fee based on the person’s eligibility for government support, and the ability of the family to pay. Details for each individual are calculated at the time the family registers for respite. The fees are reasonable and scholarships are available based on need.

Founder’s Cottage is staffed by trained professionals and para-professionals, is fully accessible and is licensed on an annual basis by the Department of Developmental Services.

Lisa Bolster, Assistant Respite Manager
(203) 847-6760
lbolster@starinconline.com

Linda Snell, Director of Family Support Services
(203) 354-0142
lsnell@starinconline.com

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