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Respite

Providing temporary relief from the physical and emotional demands involved in caring for a child with a disability.

Day Respite Art Work

Respite Care

Holland Bloorview offers a range of overnight and day respite services for children from birth to the age of 18.

Please click on the respite registration link below to learn more about eligibility and the registration process:

Respite services: registration process

Overnight respite

The overnight respite service, offered by our inpatient program, supports families by providing short-term, inpatient care for children with disabilities or complex medical needs.

Please note:

Our overnight respite program is open. Due to limited availability of overnight respite we are prioritizing children and youth requiring significant medical care (for example  those requiring tracheostomy care and ventilator dependency) who are unable to obtain respite services elsewhere.

For emergency respite care, please contact Robyn Sanford at rsanford@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220 x6406.

Learn more about overnight respite care

Day respite

The Weekend Respite Day Program is offered on Sundays from 10:00 to 4:00pm.  The program is for any Holland Bloorview client age 4 to 18 years. 

Registration for the Fall Session is open now. Click here to learn more.

Learn more about respite day programs
Creative Arts March Break Respite Camp

Creative Arts March Break Respite Camp 2025:

Dates: Monday March 10 - Friday March14

Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm

Fee: $350.00

Transportation available upon request. Transportation Fee: $75.00

Eligibility requirements:

  • Children and youth 4-18 years old who have complex physical disabilities and/or developmental delays.
  • Priority is given to children and youth requiring medical support.
  • Child must be comfortable and able to be successful in a group environment.

Limited number of 1:1 Staff/Volunteer-supported spots available for children who require this level of support. Children must be able to be successful in a 1 staff to 1 participant ratio.

Important Dates:

  • Monday, November 11/24 at 7:00pm - Registration OPENS
  • Sunday December 1/24 at midnight - Registration CLOSES (additional registrants will be added to a waiting list)

REGISTER HERE

(registration link will be added on November 11th)

Is your child approaching or over the age of 18? 

respiteservices.com helps families of individuals with disabilities to connect with respite options both in and out of home. This is a provincial resource and offers services to children and adults. If you have questions, please call Robyn Sanford at 416-425-6220 ext. 6406.