Purpose:

The purpose of the Service Enhanced/Transitional Fund is:

i) to provide respite support up to one year at a maximum of $750.00 per individual/ family.

ii) to allow rapid response to individuals who require emergency respite.

iii) to prevent permanent institutionalization, family breakdown and/or crisis.

iv) to support the transition to ongoing plans for transition aged individuals and those with aging parents e.g. counseling services, and school to work initiatives.

OR

v) to support an identified need by the individual and/or family for respite services that may be ongoing e.g. to improve quality of life and/or to maintain supports within the family.


Eligibility:

- developmental disability and 18 years of age or older.
- in transition and/or a need for ongoing respite has been identified by a Servicing Agency and/or family.
- individual resides in Huron County.
- other resources for respite services have been exhausted before attempting to access this fund.
- is not eligible for respite services from another service system e.g. Corrections, Health, Education, and Long-Term Care.
- is not receiving funding through an existing service provider for respite supports.


Process:

Any individual, agency case manager, community advocate, or family member may apply in writing for assistance to the Huron Respite Network to access this fund. The Respite Coordinator will present the request in writing to the Huron Respite Network Selection Committee who will then review, evaluate, approve or deny the written request.



The written request must include:
- purpose of the request for funding to determine its urgency.
- the current situation, needs of the individual, current services etc.
- expected outcomes and description of service(s) to be used.
- an individualized plan including: time frame, projected costs, pertinent goals, and ideas for long-term support.


The Selection Committee Will:

i) discuss the application with the presenter and determine if it is a valid request and meets the eligibility requirements

ii) will then approve or deny the plan of action and ensure that dollars are available to meet the prioritized requests.


The Respite Coordinator Will:

i) inform applicant of approval or denial of their request; send a confirmation
package which includes a Service Agreement outlining the amount and purpose of the funding.

ii) record and follow up on the use of funds and personal outcomes listed in the
plan.

iii) ensure the individual or agency making the referral to the Service Enhanced/
Transitional Fund is responsible for case management of the funds provided by the Huron Respite Network.

iv) monitor and document the annual utilization of allocated funds and provide a
quarterly report to the Huron Respite Network Advisory Committee.


Conflict of Interest:

Committee Members will declare a conflict of interest in a situation whereby that Member or Agency that he/she represents has an interest in a proposed or existing contract or transaction. After making such a declaration, that Member/Agency shall not vote on the contract or transaction, nor be counted in the quorum of members.

Revised 16/02/03

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