Respite is simply a break for caregivers.

The New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition, NYSCRC, is a partnership of dedicated organizations and individuals committed to supporting the millions of our state's family caregivers. NYSCRC members understand the unique needs of caregivers.

Through training and education, we focus on increasing caregivers' access to respite resources. And we speak with a unified voice to gain the attention of policymakers for the needs of family caregivers.

We support family caregivers.

Our Policy and Advocacy Efforts

Through committee participation and alliances with organizations like The New York State Office for the Aging and Caregiver Nation Network, we reach lawmakers on the state and national level to help effect change and support family/informal caregivers. We are the voice for those who are immersed in day-to-day responsibilities of caring for a loved one.

If you have a passion for supporting family caregivers, consider joining our Advocacy Committee, a group of dedicated individuals working to raise awareness and change policy that addresses family caregiver issues.

Expanding Respite Opportunities

Thanks to federal and private funding, we’ve established a Respite Voucher Program giving family caregivers up to $600 in reimbursement for respite services. In addition, we provide seed money in the form of mini grants for the development or expansion of innovative volunteer respite programs across New York State, and with a $3 million AmeriCorps grant, we’ve launched the AmeriCorps Senior Demonstration Program, a pilot initiative to provide respite in six NYS counties and help alleviate the workforce shortage.

Stay up to date on new and expanding programs through NYSCRC. By signing up for our monthly newsletter, you will automatically become a member of the Coaltion!

Respite Registry
Become or Find a Provider

We’re working to build a resource for family caregivers in need of respite services. This is a database that will allow family caregivers to search for respite providers in their community. Individual providers and agencies register themselves and specify which type of of service(s) they offer and where.

Please check back periodically.