In Home Respite at bttr
Relief for families.
Safety for the person.
bttr Living provides in home respite through the Self Determination Program for adults with developmental disabilities. Respite gives family caregivers planned relief while a trained support person provides safe supervision at home.
Minimum of 4 hours per day and at least 1 day per week. Hours must match the approved SDP spending plan.
Respite is supervision focused and must stay aligned with the IPP, person centered plan, FMS, and approved Self Determination spending plan.
Caregiver relief
Planned breaks for family caregivers while the adult remains safely supported at home with a trained direct support person.
Safe supervision
Support focused on presence, comfort, safety, existing routines, meals, free time, and keeping the environment calm.
SDP flexibility
Respite can be scheduled based on family needs, approved hours, the spending plan, and coordination with the FMS and planning team.
bttr respite support tracks
A clearer way to plan family relief.
Respite should be simple, safe, and predictable. bttr organizes respite around the areas families most often need support with while keeping the service clearly within respite boundaries.
Planned caregiver breaks
Giving families time to rest, work, run errands, or take care of life.
- Predictable weekly respite schedule
- Minimum 4 hour visits
- Support at least 1 day per week
- Clear start and end times
Supervision at home
Keeping the person safe, comfortable, and supported while family steps away.
- Staying present and attentive
- Following existing routines
- Noticing safety concerns
- Contacting family when needed
Calm familiar routines
Supporting the person in ways that feel familiar and respectful.
- Meals and snack supervision
- Free time and preferred activities
- Rest and evening routines
- Low pressure support at home
Simple local outings
When appropriate, respite may include nearby familiar outings.
- Short walks near home
- Local parks or familiar places
- Community supervision
- Returning home as planned
Clear communication
Helping families know how the respite visit went.
- Simple visit updates
- Noting concerns or patterns
- Following family instructions
- Respectful communication
Aligned with SDP
Keeping respite consistent with the approved plan.
- FMS coordination
- Independent Facilitator support
- Approved spending plan hours
- Person centered planning
Who respite supports
For families who need reliable breaks and safe supervision.
In home respite is for family caregivers supporting adults with developmental disabilities who need supervision and cannot safely be left alone during the caregiver’s break.
SDP and statewide support
Respite through Self Determination.
bttr provides in home respite through the Self Determination Program. Families add bttr through their FMS and planning team, and respite hours must be approved in the person’s spending plan.
California and Bay Area GEO
bttr supports SDP respite participants across California, with strong Bay Area focus in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco, Marin, and nearby communities.
Important boundaries
What respite is not.
Respite is temporary care and supervision for caregiver relief. It should not be confused with ILS, SLS, TDS, clinical care, or behavioral treatment.
Not skill coaching
No ILS sessions, TDS sessions, structured teaching, skill building, or training goals during respite time.
Not clinical care
No medical procedures, nursing care, therapy, behavioral treatment, or clinical programming.
Not household services
No housekeeping for the family, unrelated errands, deep cleaning, or tasks outside the person’s respite plan.
Respite FAQ
Questions families actually search for.
What is in home respite?
In home respite gives family caregivers a planned break while a trained support person supervises the adult at home and helps keep the person safe, comfortable, and supported.
Does bttr provide respite through the Self Determination Program?
Yes. bttr provides in home respite through SDP when the service is included in the person centered plan, approved in the spending plan, and coordinated with the FMS.
Who can receive respite services?
Respite may support adults 18 and older who are served by a Regional Center, use the Self Determination Program, and need safe supervision while caregivers take a break.
Can respite include skill building?
No. Respite is not ILS, TDS, SLS, or coaching. It is temporary care and supervision so the caregiver can rest or step away.
Can respite include community outings?
Sometimes. Respite may include simple familiar outings when appropriate, safe, and aligned with the plan, but the main purpose remains supervision and caregiver relief.
What is the minimum respite schedule with bttr?
bttr respite requires a minimum of 4 hours per day and at least 1 day per week, based on approved hours and the family’s SDP spending plan.
What areas does bttr support for respite?
bttr supports SDP respite participants across California, with Bay Area focus in Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Jose, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, and surrounding communities.
How do families start respite with bttr?
Families can speak with their Independent Facilitator, FMS, and Regional Center team to include bttr respite in the person centered plan and approved SDP spending plan, then submit a referral to bttr.
Ready to plan respite with bttr?
bttr Living helps families caring for adults with developmental disabilities receive reliable respite support through the Self Determination Program, so caregivers can rest while the person remains safe and supported.
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