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PER0031
Last Modified:
16 Sep 2025
Last Full Update:
15 Apr 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | The Respite Program provides periodic, short-term breaks for caregivers of children and adults in Perth County who have autism, a developmental disability and/or physical disability. Respite Coordinators support caregivers to explore respite support options through Family Services Perth-Huron and the broader community. |
Service Details
| Hours | Rotary Respite House - Weekends and school holidays, program hours are flexible. Office hours - Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4:30pm. |
| Areas Served | Perth County ; Perth County |
| Eligibility | Children's Respite and Rotary Respite House - Child/youth (under age 18) must live with their primary caregiver in Perth County. Adult Respite - Individual must have a developmental disability and be living with their caregiver(s) in Perth County. |
| Application | Children's Respite and Rotary Respite House - Call the FSPH main office (519-273-1020) to speak with Children's Services Intake Adult Respite - All referrals made through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). To contact DSO, call 1-855-437-6797 or visit website target="_blank">HERE. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service ; Minimal parent fee for Rotary Respite House. Fee assistance available. |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | McManus Rd and Vivian St |
| Mailing Address | Rotary Respite House, Care of Family Services Perth-Huron Stratford, ON Canada N5A 4B4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-273-1020 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-268-0903 |
| Fax | 519-273-6993 |
| Website | familyservicesperth-huron.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Family-Services-Perth-Huron-572742516236228/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyservicesperthhuron/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyServicesPerth-Huron |
| Primary Contact | Nicole Malcho, Respite Lead; Phone: 519-273-1020 |
| Alternate Contact | Robyn Horst, Family Support Supervisor; Phone: 519-273-1020 |
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