What is Respite Care?Respite care is temporary care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or home health aides. Such care allows families to take a break from the daily routine of care giving, while making sure that their child is receiving proper attention.
Parents, we currently have 40 hours of respite available from January through the end of March. Please use our respite line when calling in respite hours. Call our main number (215-977-8830) and then dial extension 2403. You will then hear a recorded message directing you to leave your child's name, date of respite, number of hours and the name of the nurse providing the service.
Nurses, if you are interested in becoming a respite provider, please read the Reimbursement Guidelines for Respite Care below.
Philadelphia Office:
100
N. 20th Street
Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-977-8830
215-977-8228 (FAX #)
Pittsburgh
Office:
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
One
Children's Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue
AOB, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
1-877-KID-VENT
Reimbursement Guidelines for Respite CareRespite Care Forms
Child Abuse Clearance Forms
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form: Additional information may be found on the Department of Public Welfare's website.
- PA State Police Request for Criminal Record Check: For more details, visit the State Police website.
Home Vent Respite Newsletter
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