ARCH Respite Coalitions: A Compendium of Fact Sheets, Updated 2011

These fact sheets, most new or updated in 2011, are used widely by state respite coalitions and others to educate their members and prospective members, family caregivers, funders, legislators and other policy makers about the resources they have available to provide assistance within their own states (each fact sheet has been formatted to stand alone as a separate document). Newly forming respite coalitions may also find the information helpful as they develop their own structure and activities. These documents should prove useful to State Lifespan Respite Programs, which are mandated by federal funding, to work in collaboration with a state respite coalition. Each fact sheet contains the following information on each state respite coalition: Start-Up Process and Coalition History; Structure; Staff; Funding; Membership; Meetings and Communication; Major Activities; Available Documents (Bylaws, Strategic Plans, Surveys, Brochures, etc.); and State Contact Information.  Click here for a downloadable pdf.