RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN

The respite care provider training (rcpt) is designed for people interested in providing respite care to individuals with varying disabilities and ages across the lifespan. It is an entry-level training program suitable for individuals who have never provided respite before and individuals who are currently respite providers. Learners can work at their own pace to complete the ten required online courses, stopping and starting as needed. There is no cost for the courses in this program. Additionally, in 2024 we began promoting this training throughout the country where other states can implement the national respite care provider training (nrcpt) and include state specific slides. We are also having this training translated into a third language, moving the training to a better learning management platform to create efficiencies.upon completing the rcaw respite care provider training, learners will earn a certificate of completion of 7 hours. They will also be offered the opportunity to be added to the wisconsin respite care registry, available to primary caregivers to search for respite care providers in their community. In 2024:421 individuals completed the rcpt 28 individuals completed the spanish version of the rcpt215 of trained individuals are listed on our registry of trained respite care workers/providers that family caregivers can search and find people in their area that best meet their needs.

Supplemental respite grant program (srgp) family caregivers perform various complex services, including bathing, dressing, medication management, coordinating care, financial assistance, and critical medical services, both physical and emotional. They often are employed, and their other responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, laundry, lawn care, snow removal, transportation, and ensuring their home is accessible and safe for their loved ones. Our supplemental respite grant program (srgp) can support family caregivers by providing $250 for supplemental respite services. In 2024 we served 175 family caregivers with $41,186.60 via our srgp program. The top uses of srgp funds are:21% lawn care / snow removal20% for house cleaning14% meal prep12% laundry10% transportation