History and Orientation: Whom do we serve?

Program history and intent: Whom do we serve? We serve families with children birth to 18 years of age (or up to 20 if still in school) who have significant developmental delays (6 months or greater) in two or more areas of development, behavioral and/or emotional special needs, or developmental disabilities including mental retardation and autism.

The Respite Program began in 1987 as a grant from the federal government to meet the needs of families who had no natural family supports and were caring for children with demanding special needs, particularly in rural areas.  Maine's success in developing a statewide service system that is family focused and responds to parent choices is a model for the country.  Many other states have adopted aspects of the Maine Respite System.

The Respite Program determines family eligibility based on guidelines established by DHHS.

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Funding for this program provided by the Department of Health and Human Services

It is explicitly understood by all parties that the Provider or Vendor is an independent contractor only and not an employee of Woodfords, the Children’s Center, UCP or DHHS