Family Relief
Time for work, appointments, rest, errands, or other responsibilities.
Respite Care
Time to Recharge. Support You Can Rely On.
Temporary non-medical support designed to provide relief to primary caregivers.
What Support Can Include
Continuity
Whenever possible, consistent caregivers learn routines and preferences.
Authorization
Regional Center respite hours are determined through the individual’s planning and authorization process.
What Respite Care Is
Temporary Non-Medical Relief
Respite Care gives a primary caregiver time away while the individual continues to receive familiar, non-medical support based on the authorized plan.
Continuity and Comfort
Support can be built around the person’s routines, communication style, preferences, and safety needs so care remains consistent while the primary caregiver is away.
Respite Support May Include
Supervision & Safety
Non-medical supervision and support consistent with the person’s authorized needs.
Personal Routines
Help with authorized dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, or other daily routines.
Companionship & Engagement
Conversation, games, activities, and meaningful engagement while the primary caregiver is away.
Meals & Household Support
Authorized meal preparation and light tasks related to the individual’s immediate care needs.
Caregiver Choice & Authorization
Family-Selected or Trusted Caregiver
Depending on Regional Center requirements and the authorized service model, families may be able to select a qualified person they know and trust. Required screening, training, onboarding, and employment steps must be completed before services begin.
Hours Are Authorized by the Regional Center
There is no Selora-set formula for respite hours. The Regional Center and planning process determine the authorized amount based on the individual’s IPP and applicable requirements.
Respite Care FAQs
What is Respite Care?
Respite Care is temporary, non-medical support that allows a primary caregiver to take a break while the individual continues to receive authorized supervision, companionship, and daily-routine support.
What can a respite caregiver help with?
The exact tasks depend on the authorization. Respite may include supervision, companionship, personal routines, meal preparation, communication support, and other non-medical daily needs.
What is not included in Respite Care?
Respite is not skilled nursing or medical treatment. Medication administration and clinical interventions are not part of Selora Care’s non-medical respite service.
Who decides how many respite hours are authorized?
The Regional Center determines the authorized amount or hours through the individual’s planning and authorization process. Selora Care does not determine respite hours.
Can a family member or friend provide respite?
Depending on the Regional Center, authorization, and service model, a qualified family member, friend, or other trusted person may be able to provide authorized respite after completing required screening and onboarding.
Can the same caregiver provide another Regional Center service?
Sometimes, if the caregiver meets the requirements for each service and each service is separately authorized. The Regional Center and applicable program requirements control.
Helpful Official Resources
California DDS Regional Center Services
Learn about eligibility, planning, and Regional Center supports.
Find Your Regional Center
Use the official DDS directory to locate the Regional Center serving your area.
Important to Know
Regional Centers determine eligibility and issue applicable service authorizations and approved amounts or hours through the person-centered IPP process. The IPP is developed with the individual and planning team.