EverydayHeroes
Bringing the Gift of Time to Families with Special Needs.
The focus on providing families with the special kind of need they require — time— is crucial and impactful. Providing caregivers with the time to enjoy personal activities such as a workout, a date night for couples, or a family movie night is invaluable. The programs offered at Family Respite Care of Nevada (formerly known the Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation) aim to facilitate caregivers in taking essential breaks to rejuvenate themselves, ultimately enhancing their ability to provide higher-quality care for their children.
When caregivers have the opportunity to disconnect, relax, and participate in activities not typically accessible to families with special needs, they can return to their caregiving roles with reduced stress and a renewed spirit. Respite care, in this context, goes beyond providing a break — it creates space for families, bringing peace, empowerment, and the ability to strengthen the connection with their child.
We open our hearts and our doors to empower each other and to enrich our community, one family at a time.
Respite+
Respite+ means more than just respite care. It means providing children a safe and accepting environment, nurturing them to grow, to trust and to build meaningful relationships with others. It means connecting families with the community and resources they need, advocating on their behalf. Respite+ means supporting the entire family — parents, children and siblings, too — and reminding them that they are not alone.
A Program for Everyone
More than 500 children have benefited from the respite care services provided by Family Respite Care of Nevada. We offer center-based respite care in Reno and Sparks to children, youth, and young adults ranging in age from 3 months to 28 years. The respite centers demonstrate a unique combination of meeting two community needs — youth development and the provision of respite care services. This successful partnership has been serving the community for 30 years with love and care.
Membership Information
If you are interested in our Respite Services, please complete our Family Interest form through this site. Our Family Coordinator will reach out to you to begin your enrollment process.
Basic criteria for our services is having at least one child in the family unit that has a documented disability or special healthcare need verified by a physician, therapist or other qualified professional.
Family Respite Care of Nevada has a membership fee-for-service that covers 10% of actual overall service fees. To attain long-term sustainability and ensure FRC remains a reliable resource for families in need.
FRC Annual Membership Fee – $360 for the first child + $180 for each additional child
- Monthly Payments Available– please let us know if you need this billing option instead of the annual membership. $35 for the first child + $20 for each additional child (Monthly payments incur a $5 monthly processing fee)
- Scholarship Opportunities Available – FRC is committed to ensuring that all families have access to our programs, regardless of financial circumstances. If you are unable to pay the annual enrollment fee due to financial hardship, please complete this scholarship application form. Families will be contacted on a first come first serve basis when funding becomes available for scholarships. Once your scholarship has been approved, you will be able to book sessions.
- Annual membership includes to 2 sessions per month, holiday events, and session materials such as curriculum, activities and snacks.
Additional services (outings, special date nights, etc.) will be available for an extra fee, communicated as they arise.
