Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Respite Care Association of Wisconsin We Make Respite Happen! ## Posts - [Blog](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/) - Stay in the know on respite care topics that matter most to you. Read our latest blog for respite care tips & resources in Wisconsin. - [Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) Focus Group Summary Report](https://respitecarewi.org/news/focus-group-report/) - RCAW & the UW-Oshkosh - Center for Community Development, Engagement, & Training collaborated to gather input from individuals in respite care. See full report. - [Those Receiving Kinship Care Are Eligible for the Caregiver Respite Grant Program](https://respitecarewi.org/news/those-receiving-kinship-care-are-eligible-for-the-caregiver-respite-grant-program/) - Learn more about how a family with Kinship Care is eligible for a caregiver respite grant program. Give yourself some time off with this support system. - [Listen to Stephanie Summerville’s Life Support audio presentation and ask yourself What Would You Do?](https://respitecarewi.org/news/life_support_presentation/) - Returning home to small-town Indiana, a young woman finds work caring for an unlikely (and challenging) patient. Find what more about this remarkable story. - [Overcoming Guilt with Enjoying a Break from Caregiving](https://respitecarewi.org/news/overcoming-guilt-with-enjoying-a-break-from-caregiving/) - [Swift and Wholesome Breakfast Option for Caregivers](https://respitecarewi.org/news/swift-and-wholesome-breakfast-option-for-caregivers/) - Morning routines can be difficult for a caregiver, check out our quick & easy to make, on-the-go breakfast option that can be pre-made & stored for a month. - [For the Love of Respite](https://respitecarewi.org/news/for-the-love-of-respite/) - A journey of falling in love, traveling together & disease making changes to her mind. Learn how respite provided some relief to Walt's caregiving for Aline. - [Respite Care: A Critical Public Health Intervention](https://respitecarewi.org/news/respite-care-public-health-intervention/) - Caregivers do not realize they are at higher risk for several complicated health-related issues. This is where respite care comes in. Learn more here. - [Governor's Task Force Addresses Support for Caretakers](https://respitecarewi.org/news/governors-task-force-addresses-support-for-caretakers/) - RCAW’s Executive Director, Lisa Schneider, is a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving, providing recommendations for better support for caretakers throughout the state. - [Caregiver Coach Expresses Vital Service in RCAW](https://respitecarewi.org/news/caregiver-coach-expresses-vital-service-in-rcaw/) - Learn more about our Caregiver Respite Grant Program through the REACH Program Caregiver Coach's testimonial. See how this program can provide a great resource to caregivers. - [Important 2021 ISBA Update](https://respitecarewi.org/news/important-2021-isba-update/) - [The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Respite Care](https://respitecarewi.org/news/the-top-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-respite-care/) - If you don't know enough about the basics of respite care, what it is, and who it's for, read about the top five things you should know now! - [Quick & Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes for Caregivers](https://respitecarewi.org/news/quick-healthy-thanksgiving-recipes/) - Find 3 quick, easy and healthy meals and recipes for your holiday planning. Keep the holiday cooking simple so you can spend more time enjoying & taking care of the ones you love! - [State of Wisconsin DHS Awarded 3-Year Federal Lifespan Respite Grant](https://respitecarewi.org/news/state-of-wisconsin-dhs-awarded-3-year-federal-lifespan-respite-grant/) ## Pages - [Home](https://respitecarewi.org/) - For primary caregivers looking for respite care providers or respite providers looking for respite care opportunities or training in Wisconsin. - [Home](https://respitecarewi.org/) - For primary caregivers looking for respite care providers or respite providers looking for respite care opportunities or training in Wisconsin. - [Home](https://respitecarewi.org/) - For primary caregivers looking for respite care providers or respite providers looking for respite care opportunities or training in Wisconsin. - [Home](https://respitecarewi.org/) - For primary caregivers looking for respite care providers or respite providers looking for respite care opportunities or training in Wisconsin. - [National Respite Provider Training - Wisconsin](https://respitecarewi.org/training-courses/respite-care-provider-training/) - Learn about how you can become a certified respite care provider in Wisconsin through our Respite Care Certificate Program. - [Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds Grant for Family Caregivers: Overview, Policy, and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/healthy-meals-healthy-minds-grant-for-family-caregivers-overview-policy-and-procedure/) - [Supplemental Respite Grant Program: Overview, Policy, and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/supplemental-respite-grant-program-overview-policy-and-procedure/) - [Caregiver Respite Grant Program: Overview, Policy, and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/caregiver-respite-grant-program-overview-policy-and-procedure/) - [Start-Up Respite Funds](https://respitecarewi.org/start-up-respite-funds/) - [RCAW Webinars](https://respitecarewi.org/monthlyvirtualevents/) - [Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds (HMHM) Grant Program for Family Caregivers](https://respitecarewi.org/healthy-meals-healthy-minds-hmhm-grant-program-for-family-caregivers/) - [Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds (HMHM) Grant Program for Family Caregivers](https://respitecarewi.org/healthy-meals-healthy-minds-hmhm-grant-program-for-family-caregivers/) - [Supplemental Respite Grant Program](https://respitecarewi.org/grants/supplemental-respite-grant-program/) - [Caregiver Respite Grant Program (CRGP)](https://respitecarewi.org/grants/caregiver-respite-grant-program-crgp/) - As a family caregiver, you can apply for up to five days of respite care through our Caregiver Respite Grant Program. Click to find out more. - [Bringing Respite to Your Community](https://respitecarewi.org/bringing-respite-to-your-community/) - [Provider Connect: A Monthly Roundtable for RCAW Registry Providers](https://respitecarewi.org/provider-connect-a-monthly-roundtable-for-wisconsin-respite-providers/) - [NRCPT Outreach Materials & Flyers](https://respitecarewi.org/nrcpt-outreach-materials-flyers/) - [National Respite Care Provider Training and Replication Toolkit](https://respitecarewi.org/national-respite-care-provider-training-and-replication-toolkit/) - [Marketing Materials](https://respitecarewi.org/marketing-materials/) - [Free Training Courses](https://respitecarewi.org/free-training-courses/) - [Free Training Courses](https://respitecarewi.org/free-training-courses/) - [Group Respite Grant Program: Overview, Policy, and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/group-respite-grant-program-overview-policy-and-procedure/) - [Group Respite Grant Program (GRGP)](https://respitecarewi.org/grants/group-respite-grant-program-grgp/) - Get a short break from primary caregiving duties while giving your loved one/care recipient meaningful group interactions through our Group Respite Grant Program. - [RCAW Respite Help Desk](https://respitecarewi.org/rcaw-respite-help-desk/) - [Emergency Use of the Caregiver Respite Grant Program: Overview, Policy, and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/emergency-use-of-the-caregiver-respite-grant-program-overview-policy-and-procedure/) - [Student Respite Toolkit](https://respitecarewi.org/student-respite-toolkit/) - [Terms and Conditions - TEXT MESSAGING TERMS OF USE](https://respitecarewi.org/terms-and-conditions-text-messaging-terms-of-use/) - [Privacy Policy](https://respitecarewi.org/privacy-policy/) - [StartUP Respite Grant Program Application Instructions](https://respitecarewi.org/startup-respite-grant-program-application-instructions/) - [Wisconsin Respite Care Registry Toolkit](https://respitecarewi.org/registry-toolkit/) - [Learner Terms and Conditions of Use of Training](https://respitecarewi.org/learner-terms-and-conditions-of-use-of-training/) - [Registry and Respite Connections Terms and Conditions of Use](https://respitecarewi.org/terms-and-conditions/) - [Registry](https://respitecarewi.org/providerregistry/) - [STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO BEGIN THE RESPITE CARE PROVIDER TRAINING COURSE](https://respitecarewi.org/step-by-step-process-to-begin-the-respite-care-provider-training-course/) - [About Us](https://respitecarewi.org/about-us/) - Find out more about Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, our mission & what we believe in. - [Grants](https://respitecarewi.org/grants/) - Find out about respite care grants & funding available in Wisconsin. Click to learn more. - [Board and Staff](https://respitecarewi.org/about-us/board-and-staff/) - Meet the board & staff members who are passionate about RCAW's mission & advocacy for primary care givers & care recipients across the lifespan. - [Kelly Lamberty](https://respitecarewi.org/kelly-lamberty/) - [Leslie Thede](https://respitecarewi.org/leslie-thede/) - [Sara Sass](https://respitecarewi.org/sara-sass/) - [Lisa Schneider](https://respitecarewi.org/lisa-schneider/) - [KIT for Caregivers: Training A Respite Provider](https://respitecarewi.org/kit-for-caregivers-training-a-respite-provider/) - [KIT for Caregivers: Care Recipient Overview and Preferences](https://respitecarewi.org/care-recipient-overview-and-preferences/) - [KIT for Caregivers: Interview Situations](https://respitecarewi.org/kit-for-caregivers-interview-situations/) - [KIT for Caregivers: Interview Questions](https://respitecarewi.org/kit-for-caregivers-interview-questions/) - [KIT for Caregivers: Hiring a Respite Care Provider](https://respitecarewi.org/hiring-a-respite-care-provider/) - [Rachel Watkins-Petersen](https://respitecarewi.org/rachel-watkins-petersen/) - [Supplemental Respite Grant Program: Allowable Expenses](https://respitecarewi.org/supplemental-respite-grant-program-allowable-expenses/) - [Ineligibility From RCAW Grant Programs: Policy and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/ineligibility-from-rcaw-grant-programs-policy-and-procedure-2/) - [Grant Program Detailed Fraud Disclaimer](https://respitecarewi.org/grant-program-detailed-fraud-disclaimer-2/) - [Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds Grant Program Step-By-Step Guide How To Apply](https://respitecarewi.org/step-by-step-guide-how-to-apply-for-the-healthy-meals-healthy-minds-grant-program/) - [Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for the Caregiver Respite Grant Program (CRGP)](https://respitecarewi.org/step-by-step-guide-how-to-apply-for-the-caregiver-respite-grant-program-crgp/) - [Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds Allowable Expenses](https://respitecarewi.org/healthy-meals-healthy-minds-allowable-expenses/) - [Expanding Respite Options Workgroup](https://respitecarewi.org/expanding-respite-options-workgroup/) - [CROSS-COMPARISON OF THE AFCSP, NFCSP, AND RCAW’S GRANTS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAMS](https://respitecarewi.org/cross-comparison-of-the-afcsp-nfcsp-and-rcaws-grants-for-family-caregiver-programs/) - [Respite Resources](https://respitecarewi.org/respite-resources/) - Find respite care resources in Wisconsin for children, adults & seniors so that you can get the support you need to care for your loved ones. - [Creating a Profile on the WI Respite Care Registry](https://respitecarewi.org/being-a-respite-care-provider/) - [Co-Op Development Technical Assistance Award](https://respitecarewi.org/cooperatives/) - [Caregiver Support Programs in Wisconsin](https://respitecarewi.org/caregiver-support-programs-in-wisconsin/) - [KIT For Respite Providers](https://respitecarewi.org/training-courses/kit-for-respite-providers/) - Find free resources, courses & tools for providers of respite care. Learn how to become & market yourself as a respite care provider. - [Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for the Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP)](https://respitecarewi.org/step-by-step-guide-how-to-apply-for-the-supplemental-respite-grant-program-srgp/) - [Website Terms of Use and Conditions](https://respitecarewi.org/use-of-website-terms-and-conditions/) - [Training Courses (WI)](https://respitecarewi.org/training-courses/) - Discover our variety of free training & tools for both primary caregivers & respite care providers. - [Entrenamiento Para Proveedores de Cuidado de Respiro](https://respitecarewi.org/entrenamiento-para-proveedores-de-cuidado-de-respiro/) - [Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds Grant Program: Overview, Policy, and Procedure](https://respitecarewi.org/healthy-meals-healthy-minds-grant-program-overview-policy-and-procedure/) - [Registry](https://respitecarewi.org/registry/) - Use our free respite care registry to find a respite care provider or respite care jobs in Wisconsin. - [Registry](https://respitecarewi.org/registry/) - Use our free respite care registry to find a respite care provider or respite care jobs in Wisconsin. - [POLICY AND PROCEDURE: POLICY ON DENIED APPEALS AND REAPPLICATION FOR GRANTS](https://respitecarewi.org/policy-and-procedure-policy-on-denied-appeals-and-reapplication-for-grants/) - [Terms and Conditions of Use of the National Respite Care Provider Training™ NRCPT Toolkit](https://respitecarewi.org/terms-and-conditions-of-use-of-the-national-respite-care-provider-training-nrcpt-toolkit/) - [Terms and Conditions of Use of Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, Inc.’s Registry and Respite Connections](https://respitecarewi.org/terms-and-conditions-of-use-of-respite-care-association-of-wisconsin-inc-s-registry-and-respite-connections/) - [2025 Annual Report](https://respitecarewi.org/2025-annual-report/) - [Caregiver Respite Grant Program: Terms Of Use](https://respitecarewi.org/caregiver-respite-grant-program-terms-of-use/) - [Your Experience](https://respitecarewi.org/yourexperience/) - [Lifespan Respite Overview](https://respitecarewi.org/about-us/lifespan-respite-overview/) - Find out more about lifespan respite care. - [Family Caregiver Toolkit](https://respitecarewi.org/family-caregiver-toolkit/) - [2025 WI Respite Summit](https://respitecarewi.org/2025-wi-respite-summit/) - [KIT For Caregivers](https://respitecarewi.org/training-courses/kit-for-caregivers/) - Get free online tools, ideas & courses for primary family caregivers so you can minimize the stress of caring for a loved one. - [FAQs](https://respitecarewi.org/about-us/faqs/) - Get answers to your questions about what respite care is, what a caregiver is, who pays for respite care & more. - [Newsletters and Announcements](https://respitecarewi.org/newslettersandannoucements/) - [Respite Care Funding for Tribal Nations of Wisconsin](https://respitecarewi.org/respite-care-funding-for-tribal-nations-of-wisconsin/) - [Contact Us](https://respitecarewi.org/contact-us/) - Need more information or have more questions? Contact Respite Care Association of Wisconsin. - [Continuing Education Opportunities](https://respitecarewi.org/continuing-education-opportunities/) - [Wisconsin Priorities for the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers](https://respitecarewi.org/wisconsin-priorities-for-the-national-strategy-to-support-family-caregivers/) - [Emergency Respite Grant for Providers](https://respitecarewi.org/emergency-respite-grant-for-providers/) - [Webinar Wednesday](https://respitecarewi.org/webinar-wednesdays/) - Join us for webinars every Wednesday as our experts give you information, tips & support on what you need to know about respite care in Wisconsin. - [Business Development](https://respitecarewi.org/business-development/) - [Specialized Training](https://respitecarewi.org/training-courses/specialized-training/) - Discover online & in-person training for special respite care situations such as dementia, Alzheimer's, autism & other challenging behaviors. - [Monthly Minis](https://respitecarewi.org/training-courses/monthly-minis/) - Need quick caregiving tips? Designed for caregivers & respite providers, these brief trainings can help you manage the everyday life of caregiving. - [CORE Grant Program](https://respitecarewi.org/grants/core-grant-program/) - Find out about the CORE Grant Program for Wisconsin-based organizations that want to provide outreach, education & training to expand the number of respite care providers in your area. - [Mindfulness Monday](https://respitecarewi.org/mindfulness-monday/) - [WI Respite Summit](https://respitecarewi.org/wi-respite-summit/) - [Adding Your Organization to Our Resource Page?](https://respitecarewi.org/adding-your-organization-to-our-resource-page/) - [Events](https://respitecarewi.org/community-events/) - [Find a Provider](https://respitecarewi.org/find-a-provider/) - [Registry Log In](https://respitecarewi.org/registry-log-in/) - [Join Our Mailing List](https://respitecarewi.org/join-our-mailing-list/) - [Shortcodes](https://respitecarewi.org/shortcodes/) - [Thank You](https://respitecarewi.org/thank-you/) ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Counters](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=counters) - [Caregiver Respite Grant Program Info Graphic Popup](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=caregiver-respite-grant-program-info-graphic-popup) - [Provider Training Info Graphic Popup](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=provider-training-info-graphic-popup) - [Grants Graphic Popup](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=grants-graphic-popup) - [Wisconsin Respite Care Registry Graphic Popup](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=wisconsin-respite-care-registry-graphic-popup) - [About Us Graphic Popup](https://respitecarewi.org/?elementor_library=about-us-graphic-popup) ## Downloads - [Safety-Plan-Examples.pdf](https://respitecarewi.org/download/7522/?tmstv=1794430816) - [Provider Training Info](https://respitecarewi.org/download/4686/?tmstv=1794430816) - [Respite Grant Program](https://respitecarewi.org/download/4684/?tmstv=1794430816) ## Categories - [General](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/category/general/) - [Caregiver Tips](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/category/caregiver-tips/) - [Press Release](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/category/press-release/) - [Grants](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/category/grants/) - [About Respite Care](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/category/about-respite-care/) - [Testimonial](https://respitecarewi.org/blog/category/testimonial/)