In Home Respite at bttr SDP · Statewide

Relief for families.
Safety for the person.

In home respite gives families planned breaks while a trained support person stays with the adult at home. The focus is supervision, comfort, and safety — while caregivers rest or take care of life.

Available statewide through the Self Determination Program. Families add bttr through their Financial Management Service and independent facilitator.

Minimum of 4 hours per day and at least 1 day per week. Hours are set through your SDP assessment and approved spending plan.

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Always aligned with the IPP, person centered plan, and Self Determination spending plan.

Who it is for

What in home respite is made for.

In home respite gives family caregivers time to rest while a trained direct support person stays with the adult at home. It focuses on supervision, comfort, and safety — not coaching or skill building. Hours come from the Self Determination budget and assessment.

Adults 18 and older who cannot be left alone safely
Families who need structured and predictable breaks
Support that stays inside Title 17 respite guidelines
Homes that need at least one respite day per week

Title 17 aligned

Respite is temporary care for family relief. It does not replace skill building, ILS, TDS, behavioral treatment, or clinical care.

Supervision focused

The role of the respite provider is to keep the person safe, comfortable, and supported — not to teach new skills or run sessions.

SDP only

bttr does not offer traditional Regional Center respite. IHR is available exclusively through the Self Determination Program.

How it works

How respite hours work.

Clear simple scheduling that matches your Self Determination plan and family routine.

Minimum 4 hours per day

Every respite visit is a minimum of 4 hours to ensure support is meaningful and gives families real relief.

Minimum 1 day per week

Families must schedule at least one respite day per week. Visits can be spread across multiple days based on your approved plan.

Monthly hours set by SDP

Total monthly respite hours are determined by the SDP assessment and approved spending plan. Our team helps you use them well.

What is included

Examples of what respite can include.

Always within Title 17 guidelines for in home respite support.

Home based supervision

Supervision during meals, routines, and free timeKeeping the environment safe and calmStaying present, nearby, and attentive

Short community time

Local walks, parks, or simple outingsSupervision in nearby familiar placesReturning home at agreed times with updates

Safety supervision

Noticing health or behavior concernsUsing existing calming tools or plansContacting family when needed

Routine support

Supporting existing routines, not teaching new skillsTime reminders for meals, rest, and activitiesEvening and morning support as planned

Family relief

Planned breaks at least once per weekFlexible scheduling within approved hoursClear simple communication after visits

Team friendly

Following existing plans from other supportsNotifying family of patterns or concernsStaying aligned with other providers

Important boundaries

What respite is not.

Respite is care and supervision only. These services are outside the scope of Title 17 respite.

Not skill coaching

No ILS or TDS sessions during respiteNo teaching new skills or behaviorsNo structured learning activities

Not clinical care

No medical proceduresNo behavioral treatmentNo clinical therapy of any kind

Not household tasks

No housekeeping for the familyNo errands outside the planNo tasks unrelated to the person

Eligibility

Who respite is for

bttr IHR is designed for:

Adults 18 and older served by any California Regional Center
Using the Self Determination Program
Living with family or caregivers who need regular breaks
Needing safe supervision when the family steps away

Getting started

How to get started

Getting started is simple and fully supported by our team.

1

Talk with your independent facilitator about adding respite to your person centered plan.

2

Work with your FMS to add bttr as your respite provider and confirm approved hours.

3

Submit a referral to bttr with approved hours and your spending plan details.

4

Set your schedule with a minimum of 4 hours per day and at least one day per week.

Ready to plan respite through Self Determination?

Our team can help shape a plan that fits your week and supports your family in the way you need most.

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