Mission: promote, support, and expand quality statewide respite care across the lifespan.
Respite Care is a valuable service that allows family caregivers to take a much-needed break from their primary caregiving duties, allowing them to rest, refresh, and recharge.
Our advocacy efforts are focused on promoting valuable programs and opportunities for family caregivers and respite care providers. We collaborate with other subject matter experts to create more outreach opportunities and increase the visibility of these important services.
RCAW provides comprehensive support through a range of programs, including numerous FREE training opportunities, grant programs, and the Wisconsin Respite Care Registry. These programs offer various forms of assistance, from training to financial support, to help meet the diverse needs of caregivers and providers.
RCAW expands the pool of quality, trained respite care providers with free training opportunities, connects them to family caregivers needing respite care, and offers various grant programs for respite providers.
All ages encompass the lifespan, from birth to the end of life.
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, Inc. (RCAW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization established in 1987. In 1999, Wisconsin adopted the Lifespan Respite Care legislation and contracts with RCAW to administer the program. We are funded by state General Purpose Revenue (GPR) through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
Watch the video, What is Respite Care? Below:
Watch the video, Become a Respite Care Provider, below:
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