Respite Care in Toronto, Ontario
Respite care gives family caregivers a planned break while their child or adult family member is cared for by trained support workers — for a few hours, overnight, or during school breaks. It can happen in your home, in the provider's home, or at a respite center. Many regions offer funding programs that help pay for respite, so ask providers what funding they accept.
Toronto is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This page covers listings with a Toronto address; use the nearby-city links to compare options across the wider GTA.
5 providers offer respite care in Toronto, Ontario.
How to compare respite care in Toronto
Compare worker training, setting, scheduling, safety planning, funding and availability. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.
- What ages, support needs and communication methods can the service accommodate?
- How are workers screened, trained, matched and introduced to the family?
- What safety, medication, behaviour-support and emergency plans are required?
- Which hours and settings are available, and what fees or funding programs are accepted?
Providers
- Geneva Centre for Autism
- Surrey Place - Head Office
- Toronto IBI Autism Services: Bedford Park Children's Academy
- Geneva Centre for Autism (Danforth)
- Kerry's Place Autism Services
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