The At Home Program provides respite care for eligible children either in their home or at another location.
Families may choose the type of respite services that best suit their needs. The program does not cover respite services provided by any person who is a dependent of the family and lives in the same household, or who is a parent of the child.
Parents make a written agreement with Community Living British Columbia (CLBC).
They may choose to receive benefits through a monthly payment, or be reimbursed for respite expenses.
Parents are responsible for arranging for respite care, paying caregivers, managing their respite budget, and providing a record of respite expenditures.
Benefits are typically $2400 - $2800 per year, depending on family income. In some cases At Home Program respite is enhanced to meet extraordinary need.
Respite funding may not be available immediately. Families may be wait listed for benefits.
For further information about respite, please contact your local CLBC office. CLBC office locations can be found here.
For families receiving direct funding, the following list of resources may be of assistance to you in determining your tax obligations or obligations as an employer:
It is advisable that you contact a tax professional for information specific to your individual situation.
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