Respite Care
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term stay for a child who has medical complexities and/or may be technology assisted. From a 48-hour stay to one lasting up to 14 days, each child is provided with medical/nursing care and recreational activities in a secure and therapeutic environment. Families may choose this program for a variety of circumstances: temporary absence of private duty nursing care at home, parent illness, vacations, family emergencies and much needed rest.
Emergency Respite Care
In the event a family is faced with an unforeseen emergency, such as a death in the family or a parent/caregiver’s unscheduled hospital stay, Almost Home Kids will make every effort to accommodate an emergency respite stay for their child with medical complexities.
Respite Care Referral & Contact Information
Chicago & Naperville Locations: Please email us at AHKRespite@luriechildrens.org or Haley Kraus, LSW, Social Worker at hkraus@luriechildrens.org or call 312.229.0170 ext 252.
Peoria Location: Please email Cristol Klicker, LSW, Social Worker, at cristol.klicker@osfhealthcare.org or call 309.573.0726.
Parents and caregivers may also request respite care for their child with medical complexities online:
