“How to Start a Respite Care Business”
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  • Tonia Barnes said on January 21, 2014
    Please give me information on how to open an adult respite service.
  • Jessica said on January 27, 2014
    I am currently looking for what license and insurance I would need to start my own respite business. I live in CO and I plan on doing it out of the clients home not actually having my own facility, Thank You!
  • Gerald Neal said on February 3, 2014
    I would like information on how to start my own respite business. I live and provide respite/habilitation services in Phoenix, AZ. I plan on continuing to provide services in the homes that I already do respite for. However, I no longer want to go through an outside agency because I'd like to receive full payment through DDD.
  • Lisa Myers said on February 26, 2014
    I have a master's degree in education and have been a public school teacher for the past 8 years. I would like information on starting up a respite home for disabled adults in southeastern Michigan.
  • Nichelle said on March 9, 2014
    I am a RN and would like to receive information on starting a respite home in Mississippi.
  • Nicole said on March 29, 2014
    I have been working in healthcare for 10 years and have a child with disabilities, I would like some information on how I can start an in clients home respite agency in Alaska.
  • Dan said on April 18, 2014
    I've worked in group homes and done respite work for the last 7 years also my girl friend has been doing health care n mental health care for a year or so now. We moved to Lincoln county wi and are interested in opening our own business more so her business that my experience will help her with. If you have any information that could help us it would be greatly appreciate. Thank you Dan
  • Joanna said on May 5, 2014
    I am looking to start a respite business in the Buffalo, NY area. I was wondering if there was any certifications or licenses I may need to accomplish this goal for my area? Any information you could give me would be helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
  • Baybgul said on May 8, 2014
    I'm in michigan and want to start a respite center for adult children age 18-25? A respite center for 1 wk or more only
  • Dahnee said on June 13, 2014
    CSRA & Augusta Ga area. I'm looking to start a respite care for children 0-16 with disabilities. I'm trying to find more information about licensing. Thanks!!
  • Robbie said on July 4, 2014
    I am from Buckeye, Arizona. I have 1yr as a CNA, 3yrs as a Caregiver/Behavior Health Tech. My wife and I are currently looking to start a respite business for adult's and children's. My wife also has a nursing background as a LPN. Any information on how we can start this business will be very helpful.
  • Frank Isaacs said on July 8, 2014
    I want to start a respite care business in wv. Not sure what I need to start. I've taught for 18 years
  • Shavonne Doumassy said on July 8, 2014
    I am needing information for starting a residential Care Home for seniors and disabled adults
  • babs bailey said on July 10, 2014
    interested in information on starting a respite care business for children in Muskegon, Michigan. All of the places nearby are all for elderly. There are children and their families in need of help too!
  • Joni said on July 19, 2014
    Muskegon Michigan. Would like information about starting a in home non medical respite care. Adult or child care. Legal, certification needed and liability insurance needs.
  • Shamika Livingston said on July 21, 2014
    Erie pa looking to start a respite care business for mental health and disability I would like more info on this please and thank you
  • Renee' Caldwell said on July 22, 2014
    Linden, NJ. Would like information about starting a in home non medical respite care Adult or child care.
  • linda cooper said on July 23, 2014
    Would like information for starting respite care in my home or travel to caregivers home in Houston, Texas. Adult or child care preferably non-medical.
  • Janda Kollie said on July 28, 2014
    I would like information on starting a respite business for children ages 0-17 with special needs. I live in Toledo, Ohio and I want to know what type of certification or licensing is required.
  • Rahul J Gill said on August 5, 2014
    New York City, New York, USA. Would like information on starting a respite business for autistic children. What type of certification or licensing is required to open one up in New York? Thanks in advanced.
  • Eureka McClendon-Grayson, SLPN said on August 19, 2014
    Hello. My name is Eureka, and I would like information on starting Respite Care for the Aging Adult in West Palm Beach, FL.
  • Melissa Robinson said on September 9, 2014
    Tucson, AZ. I am looking for starting a business that has ABA therapy, Respite, and HAB for children with Autism.
  • Dale lewis said on September 15, 2014
    My name is Dale Lewis, How do I have respite care in my home, I live in Louisville KY
  • Dale lewis said on September 15, 2014
    How do I go about having respite care service in my home, I am a certified child care provider. I am from Louisville KY
  • Cynhia salguero said on October 2, 2014
    I want to start my respite service I need all the info I can get please. Thank you
  • Lynnea M. said on October 11, 2014
    I am going to start a respite care program but having difficulty in getting started due to lack of money. I know that it is hard to secure a place to do business especially with no money and not so good, credit, but my pastor offered some rooms at my church. Just not sure to start it there due to the environment around the church. What do you think?
  • Yolanda Crawford said on October 16, 2014
    I have over 20 years of experience in long term and acute care, also have experience with autistic, Cerebral Palsy,and Alzheimer patients and other varying disabilities. I have the Passion for caring for all types of people with varies illness or disabilities. I really would like to open my home up to families that need a weekend get away and to have them place their loved one in a loving,caring home while they vaccation. So opening up my home for respite care is a dream and I need information on how I can get started.
  • R.L.W. said on October 27, 2014
    I along with other colleagues would like to start a Respite for Mental Health field. We need to know how to go about gaining funding with or without state or federal funds. We also need to know what certificates will be required to run this. Any useful information would be helpful.
  • KIM Barker said on October 27, 2014
    Hi my name is Kim Barker I will love more information in how to become certified for a respite care home provider in Collinsville, Illinois area. I'm a certified nurse assistant can and have worked with the elderly, disabled, sick off and on for 16 year and counting. For the last 10 years I have been steadfastly caring for an Alzheimer's patient and now she lives with me and I've been caring for her for the last nine years. Now I've had the experience to know how important it is to have respite when there wasn't any. Thank you kindly for this information.
  • D. Janice Niangane said on October 31, 2014
    Hi, Am looking for information on how to started a respite business in Philadelphia, Pa. Can you want me.
  • Surilla Ott said on November 2, 2014
    Hello, I want to start a in home respite service for persons with special health care needs, I started filling out my forms. I am located in Meridan MS area but I need help with my certification & written proposals. Trying to find funding here is a BIG problem for my business also. Please help! Thanks
  • GREG ANDRE said on November 3, 2014
    NEED ALL THE INFORMATION I CAN GET ABOUT STARTING A RESPITE BUSINESS. I'M CURRENTLY A REGISTERED NURSE I WORK IN PSYCHIATRICS AND CURRENTLY EARNING A DEGREE AS A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER. THANK YOU
  • beniteba bahena said on November 5, 2014
    Hi, I would like to start a Home Respite Care business Service for children and young person with special need. I am currently working as a nursing aide, medication aide and is preparing for my LPN exam. please would you advice me on all the requirement to reach my goal. I live in Omaha, NE. Thank you
  • Ms. Gowdy said on November 15, 2014
    Hi! I would like to start a home respite service for children with developmental disabilities. I am currently Residential treatment worker. I have worked with people with disabilities for 15 years. I have my CMA, CPR, and chauffer licenses. Any information on starting my own respite care will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
  • LaTonya Moore said on November 19, 2014
    I want to open a respite home for people who are mentally developmentaly delayed in Atlanta GA.
  • Umy said on December 7, 2014
    Hello we are looking to start a respite care business in NY, we would need help with proposal writing. Please how can I get this help? Thanks
  • camille said on December 7, 2014
    I would like to know how to open s respite afterschool program for autistic children and teens in delaware
  • Victoria Donegan said on December 9, 2014
    Your article was very helpful, I would like to open a respite care facility in Atlanta Ga. any information you can provide me with will be very helpful, also any info on nonprofit organization would be helpful. Thank you in advance.
  • Marjorie johnson said on December 17, 2014
    Hello we are looking to start a respite care business in Cincinnati Ohio. with people who are homeless are with disabilities. I have a CPR CMA certification in home health aide. any information you can provide will be helpful.thank you in advance
  • Zoe said on January 18, 2015
    Hello, I am trying to start a respite care for mental health Intellectual disability people ages 5-60 and I have a BA in psychology and have worked with mental health Intellectual disability people for a year. I also work as a support coordinator and I was looking into opening my own respite care in philadelphia. Please send me more information regarding the process on how to start respite care as well as the requirement needed to start a respite care facility. Thank you I will greatly appreciates it.
  • Geisha Samples said on January 18, 2015
    I am very interested in starting a mobile respite care service for the elderly and shut-in in Henry County Georgia. would like information on how to get started?
  • Vidal lalsa said on January 26, 2015
    I would like information on starting up a respite care business in Los angeles , Ca. I would like the first step I need to take and what I need to be certified in .
  • Michael said on February 13, 2015
    Surprise Arizona will be the location of my respite care business. If providing respite care at the homes of the clients, do I need to have a commercial office space? Or can I have a designated office within my home?
  • vidal said on February 23, 2015
    hi can you help how to start up a respite care business in CA. I want to know what lic is required . I'm currently working for a company that sends me and a few other employees to the clients homes. I want to start a company where I'm the sending employees out to the clients homes. Thank you
  • Tiona Gosha said on February 28, 2015
    Hi I am a RN Certified in Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice care. I am looking for assistance in starting respite for children with life limiting illness. I have 3 bedroom dedicated for this cause.
  • Paul said on March 24, 2015
    Please send to me information on how to start respite care
  • Virginia Burton said on March 29, 2015
    Opening a respite care in home. I need info how to start my business in Lexington South Carolina
  • lashonda said on April 1, 2015
    Hi I'm trying to start a respite business in alaska and would like some information on getting started
  • lashonda said on April 1, 2015
    please help me to start a respite care business in Anchorage ak
  • Patricia M said on April 1, 2015
    I live in Byron, Ga. I am interested in doing Respite for the elderly and DD/MR&MI in our home. I would like to find out what I need to do to be licensed. Any and all the information I can get would be appreciated. Including funding and waivers. I have been doing it for a very long time. I have always had a passion for it as I have a member of my family that is DD/MR.
  • melissa. said on April 7, 2015
    Please send me some inf. I am an LPN and have a lot.of.experience in this area and would love to start my own respite service! Thanks.
  • melissa. said on April 7, 2015
    I am in Delaware..
  • gen said on April 18, 2015
    hi! I'm planning to open a Respite care business, please send me info on how to start up, i'm a trained healthcare provider and certified caregiver
  • Wonda said on April 23, 2015
    I am interested in opening small respite care homes in La. Please send all the information that I need. If possible, can you provide specific requirements for the state of Louisiana.. Thank you.
  • Christopher and MaryLynn Kerr said on May 5, 2015
    Hello, My husband and I are researching resources on how to start a respite business for special needs children and an adult daycare for elderly. I am a licensed professional nurse with 30 years of experience and my husband has a business background. We are both veterans as well. Please send any information about waiver programs, insurance protocols, and grants for funding. Our goal is to establish a facility in the South Carolina area. Thank you for your assistance! Chris and MaryLynn
  • Lorraine said on May 6, 2015
    Hi, I'm Lorraine I am in the Poway, CA area, and I have a special needs adult son, I have worked for him as a caregiver most of his life he is now 32 years old, I have also worked for my elderly parents, this help me developed my Experience in understanding their care and needs requirements, I would like someone to send me Information on specific requirements for providing weekend and vacation respite for the elderly in my home, thank you.
  • Alexis May said on May 18, 2015
    Hello, I'm Alexis May from Park Rapids Minnesota! I'm looking into started a Respite care business, in my community! Please send me info on how to start up, I'm a certified CNA, PCA and Home Health caregiver! Thank you!
  • Olivia said on June 2, 2015
    Hello, I am looking for information in starting a respite care business for therapeutic children and grants. -Thank You
  • Sarah said on June 15, 2015
    Hi I need information how to start respite care business in my community, I want to do in home respite care. I'm a registered nurse I work in critical care area.
  • Lee said on June 17, 2015
    hi! I'm planning to open a Respite care business for in home. Me and my wife live in the Phoenix AZ area and send the needed steps it would take for licensing and information on what pay providers to contact. please send me info on how to start up, i'm a trained healthcare provider. Thank you
  • Amanda said on June 18, 2015
    Hi, I'm interested in starting a respite care business in Tampa, FL for children with autism, and I am unable to find adequate resources that provide insight to licensing and credentials. Please advise, Thank you
  • Ama said on June 25, 2015
    Good Morning, I'm interested in starting my respite services for children ages newborn to 21 years old in NYC.
  • Arneeta Smith said on June 28, 2015
    Hello, Me and my neighbor are very interested in starting a respite program in our community. Both of us have worked in human services for more than 15 yrs. We have worked with diverse populations of people such as those with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders. Also I was a caregiver for my ill mother for 2 yrs. before she passed away. I understand first hand how stressful it is providing care for love ones and would like the opportunity to provide relief to those who are dealing with the stressors and challenges of supporting others.
  • Shirley said on July 2, 2015
    Hello, I do have interest to start a respite care in home business in Orlando, Florida for children, teens and adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I am a Behavior Therapist with a Master degree in ABA and Autism. I do have experience working with individuals with autism and implementing ABA therapy . I also have a CPR and CNA licensee. I am unable to find any resources that would provide me with the necessary information on licensing and credentials. I would like your advice.
  • yulanda foye said on July 8, 2015
    Selma nc 27576 I would like to start a respite home in the area.
  • Linda said on July 29, 2015
    Hello, I would like to start an In-home support respite care business for children and adults with disabilities in Charlotte NC. I have fifteen years experience in medical field with an masters degree in business administration. I need information on how to get started, what license is required, laws I need to know including insurance and any additional legal documents. Thanks
  • Denise said on August 9, 2015
    My interest and research in starting a respite service company has brought me to your website. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona. Any information you can provide in order to expedite this service would be greatly appreciated.
  • Cheena said on August 14, 2015
    Hi I would like to start a weekend respite care for special needs in LaGrange Ga. Could you please send me any information you have. Thanks
  • Tameka Freeman said on August 14, 2015
    Wilmington NC
  • Venkat Sudharshan said on August 20, 2015
    I am interested in starting a non medical respite care business for children with special needs. I would like to focus my work on children with autism and aspergers. I am interested in other areas of respite i.e. pet respite and some other areas but my primary focus is listed in the comment. Any information would be helpful. I have 9 years of experience working as a paraeducator, community living supports provider, respite provider, as well as a substitute teacher.
  • Venkat Sudharshan said on August 20, 2015
    I am from the Lexington Kentucky area.
  • Louise said on September 8, 2015
    I am looking to start respite care for persons with autism male or female in the Austin Texas area please send information
  • Mary said on September 11, 2015
    I am looking to start a respite care dance facility for seniors in Ga please send all information you have.
  • ConSuella London Simmons said on September 19, 2015
    Interested in opening a respite care business for seniors with Alzheimer and dementia
  • Cheryl Allen said on September 26, 2015
    I am interested in starting my own Care Home or a respite care facility in California I currently have over 40 years of personal and professional private duty care as well as experience in dementia Alzheimer's and cognitive repair. If you could provide information on institutions who will provide loans to women also loans to students as I am a full-time student obtaining my bachelors degree in healthcare thank you so much for your assistance
  • Miracle Bailey said on October 9, 2015
    I am interested in opening a care facility or respite care facility for children with disabilities in Buffalo NY.I currently attend school for Medical Assisting and I plan on becoming a RN.I currently work in a group home where I care for adults with disabilities. I am looking for information on the requirements i need in order to get started.
  • Krystall said on November 4, 2015
    Hello, I am looking for more information on what are the exact needs for my to become a licensed professional in the Respite Care business. I am registered as a 501 C3 business all business blueprints for this business. However, I want to make sure I am on the right track. I've called around to different facilities to get mentorship and more insight, but people either are too busy or simply not interested in helping. Please send me more information regarding becoming officially, official. -Best,
  • Louise said on November 24, 2015
    Could you please give me information on what kind of qualifications and licences/registrations are needed to start a day respite service for people living with memory los eg Dementia, Alzheimer's and memory loss coursed by other conditions eg Parkinson's, Huntingtons disease, vascular etc. in South Australia
  • Kathy said on November 24, 2015
    I am an RN with 25 years experience I am registered in the state of Va. I would like to start a business and I will be the only employee. I would like any information on how to get started. Thank you.
  • Grace Adams said on December 10, 2015
    Please send me information on the requirements of starting a respite home for both adults and peds. Cost to start, licenses needed and all that. Thank you!
  • Eleanor Hollinger said on December 23, 2015
    I would like to request information with regards to starting a respite business in the state of Georgia. Licensing, cost, in-home versus facility. I am a registered nurse and would like to explore my options to becoming a entrepreneur while serving my community. I am currently working as a Director of Nursing and am certified in diabetes education, alzheimers / dementia and autism. Any information would be appreciated. Thank-you
  • Janie Green said on January 31, 2016
    I would like to start a respite care service in Harrisburg,Pa. Any information is helpful on how to get started. How do I open the serives in my home
  • Joanie Gehr said on February 24, 2016
    We are a nanny/babysitter/tutoring agency in the Chicago area and would like information about the steps toward providing respite care.Any help would be appreciated - thanks!
  • Edna said on April 8, 2016
    My name is Edna and I have worked in IDD adults and children with dual diagnosis home car and CLA, for 14years I have my CNA and worked as a program supervisor running to group homes with six individuals the most and over 30 something and please I have done respite care and like sharing for about five years. I'm looking to start my own business and respite care from children two adults can you please send me any information that you can I'm in the state of Pennsylvania Northampton County
  • Margaret Rios said on April 12, 2016
    I am a RN in the State of Illinois and I am interested in starting a Respite Care for the care of Seniors on a 1-2 weeks basis for families in need of some time for their own medical attention or vacations, etc.... I need information on my requirements and I plan to buy a home to start this business and not sure what to do next.
  • Anita Holt said on May 5, 2016
    I am a RN in the State of Arkansas and am interested in starting either a Respite Care service or a Day Care for families of seniors with dementia. I need information on how to go about doing this.
  • Kyonna Woodson said on June 20, 2016
    Hello, I am looking to start a respite care facility in Harford county Maryland. If you could please send me the information required to get up and running or point me in the right direction I would be so grateful.
  • Mimi david said on July 2, 2016
    Please send me some information for respite home for adult and children here in azuza California.
  • Althea Campbell said on July 31, 2016
    Please send me some information on how to provide emergency placement for young people and also how to start up a respite home for adult in the Titusville or Orlando area. I have no qualification in the field. But I'm very much interested to set up my own business.
  • Shakita Graham said on August 18, 2016
    looking to provide respite care services near Raleigh, NC
  • F Toure said on September 9, 2016
    Hello I am looking to start a respite care business in columbus Ohio, precisely in the franklin county. I have no qualification, but college educated and ready to do what it takes to quickly start my own business.
  • Michelle Alexander said on October 19, 2016
    I have been needing information on how to start up a respite center for children and adults with Autism and other disabilities. I have over eighteen years of experience with working people with mental disabilities and my son was diagnose with Autism Spectrum when he was four. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, and my title is a Head Start teacher in the state of Texas. I would like all the information in helping me with knowing what to do and not to do in order to get this business started and be successful in doing so.
  • Vanessa Chappell said on October 27, 2016
    Hello, I am interested in starting a respite care for children and adults in North Ga. I live in Cartersville, Ga and have noticed that there is not anyone advertising this service. I am very experienced in respite care and I hold CNA license in Georgia and 17 years of Experience working with IDD waivers ranging from low functioning to high functioning Autism and also with non verbal adults. Please send me any and all information on starting up my own business and on how to file claims to medicare. Thanks
  • Roxanne said on November 13, 2016
    I have been needing information on how to start up a respite center for children and adults with Autism and other disabilities in New Jersey . I have over 12 years of experience with working people with mental disabilities. I currently provide in-home therapy for children with Autism. I teach students diagnose with autism. I have a Masters in Education Leadership with an administrative certification. I would like all the information in helping me with knowing what to do and not to do in order to get this business started and be successful in doing so.
  • Phil said on November 16, 2016
    I am looking into starting a respite business. I really need to understand how to operate and also if I can have it operated from my home.
  • J. Roseboro said on November 22, 2016
    Request any info available for starting respite services. Masters degree- Clinical Nurse Specialist 14 years Nursing experience. Will share more on plans via email. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
  • Sign Zhuwawo said on January 26, 2017
    we would like to start a respite day care centre in Zimbabwe.
  • Myrio Jones said on March 1, 2017
    I am requesting information to start a respite care business out of my home in Phoenix, AZ. I have several years of experience in the healthcare field. Thank you.
  • Bria Wood said on March 7, 2017
    My boyfriend and I are very interested in opening a facility for respite care for children or adults. We are both LPN's and will be RN by next year. Thanks
  • Elizabeth Hebb said on June 12, 2017
    I am a 53 year old female looking for help and information on starting an addictions respite and recovery.

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