Planned Crisis Respite
This program provides timely respite services for families in Queens coping with children who have a serious emotional disturbance. The child is temporarily placed with a respite family so their family can take advantage of some time needed to attend to other issues.
Who Can Benefit from this Program
Families/foster care providers in which a youth with SED needs a temporary separation from his/her current living situation.
Age Criteria
5-18 years of age
How to Access this Program or Service
Referrals accepted via foster care providers, private families, HCBS waiver providers and other mental health providers
Success Stories
Rachel’s Story
Westbrook Preparatory School
“Attending Westbrook was the first time I felt comfortable with other kids.” Learn More
We help
2,700
people with special needs develop skills to reach their full potential
96%
of 12th graders in Family Foster Care graduated high school; 61% are enrolled in post-secondary education