TRC Services

TRC has four branches of service:

1) Respite Helpline: a toll free number that families and professionals can call to get respite guidance, information and assistance. Every family that calls with the need for Respite is left an open case until we secure services for that family.

2) Volunteer Respite: working with universities and community volunteers, the TRC delivers over 2500 volunteer hours of respite each year.

3) Regional Advocacy and Awareness: the TRC is comprised of over 200 member agencies that assist in gathering information and assistance regarding caregiving and respite to families. Specifically in the region identified in this grant, forty agencies are members. These regional groups meet regularly to identify needs, gaps in service, host awareness events, support families in crisis with Respite funding, and engage in networking and information sharing within their own communities.

4) Family Directed Respite: the TRC serves over 250 families each month with a family friendly approach to Respite services. This approach uses a voucher system and encourages families to feel in control and be empowered in their caregiving responsibilies.

TRC Mission

"Ensuring the quality of life for family caregivers through Respite."

Who are caregivers?
Those of us who care for our spouses, parents, children, siblings or other loved ones who face a wide array of special needs, including medical conditions and other diagnoses.

What is Respite?
Respite is temporary relief for caregivers and families. It is a service in which care is provided to individuals with disabilities and other special needs.

What is the purpose?
Respite is essential to maintaining quality of life for families and is often referred to as the gift of time. Respite gives relief to families and caregivers from the extraordinary and intensive demands of providing ongoing care.