Respite Care

This program allows the primary caregiver time away from the developmentally disabled person by providing short term care by qualified individuals. Care can be given in-home or in a nearby facility. There is no fee for in-home care. Social Security benefits supplement the costs of out-of-home respite. This program is available for Lawrence or Crawford County residents who have developmental disabilities and live at home. Actual provision of service depends upon the availability of service providers and funding limitations. When a request cannot be met by the L/CAEC Respite Program, every effort will be made to link families with alternate resources.

Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)

• Must be diagnosed as developmentally disabled.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a resident of the geographic area being served or be willing to relocate to Crawford County.
• Must have evidence that the individual can benefit from the program.
• Must possess a recent health exam completed by a physician and current to one year.
• Must not be harmful to self or others.
• The individual or guardian must give informed consent to participate in a CILA, and this will be documented in the individual's record.
• Must be approved by DHS unless resident is private pay.

Robinson CILA phone 618.546.5070

Lawrence/Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens
Administrative Office/Crawford County Workshop
905 W. Mulberry
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 546-5625 or fax (618) 546-1519
webmaster@lcaec.org

Lawrence County Workshop
2222 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-4401 or fax (618) 943-5323