Village Family Support Services
Specialized Support That Gives Families Room to Breathe.
Respite and family support for children with and without disabilities, including children with developmental, physical, behavioral, and other support needs — so caregivers can rest, attend appointments, manage essential responsibilities, or take a needed break while their child receives safe, individualized support.
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Serving families across Maryland and the DMV. Service availability varies by location and program.VIEW SERVICE AREA
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What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is planned, temporary support that gives parents and caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, manage essential responsibilities, or take a needed break while their child receives safe, individualized support.
Some families schedule respite weekly to protect rest and routine. Others use it during a demanding season: a new baby, a hospital stay for a sibling, or a stretch when everything is happening at once.
Is this for me?
Who We Serve
Services may support typically developing children as well as children with special needs and disabilities.
- Children with and without disabilities
- Children with developmental, physical or behavioral support needs
- Families balancing caregiving, other children, and essential responsibilities
- Families in a demanding transition or recovery season
- Families referred by a provider, school, or case manager
Private-pay eligibility differs from DDA/Medicaid-funded service eligibility.
These are non-clinical, private-pay family support services. DDA/Medicaid-funded services require applicable provider approval and authorization. Ways Families Access Support
Which service do we need?
Respite Care vs. Child & Family Support
Respite Care
Respite = caregiver relief
Planned, temporary support that gives parents and caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, manage essential responsibilities, or take a needed break while their child receives safe, individualized support.
Child & Family Support
Family support = ongoing practical family assistance
Ongoing, non-clinical assistance that can help families keep everyday routines steady, take part in family and community activities, navigate major transitions, and manage the practical rhythm of family life.
See Child & Family SupportHow can it help?
How We Help
Support is arranged around your household's real schedule, not a fixed program calendar.
In-Home Support
Care in the environment your child already knows, following your routines.
Community Support
Support for activities, outings, and community participation.
Evening Support
Support during the busiest hours of the family day.
Weekend Support
Longer weekend blocks for rest, appointments, or sibling time.
Overnight Support
Overnight support where applicable and appropriately staffed.
Structured Family Relief
A predictable, recurring schedule families can plan around.
Benefits
What Families Often Notice
- Caregiver relief and recovery time
- Better balance across the whole household
- Meaningful engagement for the child
- More community participation
- Steadier daily and weekly routines
- Reduced caregiver burden over time
Safety & quality
How We Protect Your Family
- Careful caregiver selection and screening
- Role-specific training before service begins
- Ongoing supervision and support for staff
- Clear documentation of each visit
- Consistent, dependable family communication
- Thoughtful matching between child and professional
What do I do next?
How Enrollment Works
A clear, four-step path from your first message to consistent support.
- 01
Consultation Request
Share a short summary of what your family needs.
- 02
Family Conversation
We discuss your child, routines, preferences, and goals.
- 03
Support Plan & Matching
We confirm scope, schedule, and the right professional.
- 04
Services Begin
Support starts, with regular check-ins and adjustments.
Questions families ask
Respite Care FAQs
Village Family Care Network provides non-clinical family support services. Services are delivered according to applicable laws, licensing requirements, staff qualifications, and each family's agreed service plan. Information on this website is educational and is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare professional.
Trust & credibility
Trusted Care You Can Rely On
Insured Organization
Village Family Care Network is operated by an insured service organization.
Background-Screened Caregivers
Every caregiver completes our background screening process before being matched with a family.
Service-Specific Training
Caregivers receive training for the type of support they provide, from respite care to newborn and postpartum support.
CPR & First Aid
Caregivers hold current CPR and First Aid certification where applicable to their role.
Room to Breathe Starts With One Conversation.
Tell us about your child and your week. We'll explain what respite could look like for your family.