Resources/Links

 

You'll find resources and links to various web sites here. If there is something you are looking for and do not see, email us at juliepandya@marklund.org.

 

 

 

 To find a respite program near you, click on the ARCH logo!

 

 

 

 

 

DCFS Support Program Jan 2012:

23171328114034DCFSCaregiverSupportProgramJanuary20121and2.pdf

 

List of PAS Agencies in Illinois

60591323988545PASAgencies.pdf

 

 

Rehab Tip Sheets are located at:

 

http://main.uab.edu/tbi/show.asp?durki=90245

 

 

 Links to people with disabilities that depend on a wheelchair:  http://www.wheelchairnet.org/index.html

 

Abilities Expo: http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/chicago/index.html  

American Brain Tumor Association – Care & Support:

http://www.abta.org/Care_And_Support/48

Abuse/Neglect Hotlines

Department of Human Services – Reporting abuse and neglect for people with disabilities:

 http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29428

Reporting Abuse on the Aging:

http://www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuselegal-main.htm

DCFS Child abuse/neglect:

http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/FAQ/faq_faq_can.shtml

Volunteers

A Valuable Resource for volunteers:

http://www.archrespite.org/archfs18.htm

Volunteer Protection Act : http://www.npccny.org/info/gti2.htm

Assessments and tools:

Washington State University Caregiver Assessment tool:

http://caregiver.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=3531

American Medical Association – Caregiver Assessment Tool:

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/upload/mm/36/caregivertooleng.pdf

Non- Profit Risk Management Center - Assessment:

http://nonprofitrisk.org/consulting/volunteer-risk-assess.shtml

 

Rural Communities

Rural Health and Rural Community Human Resources on line:  http://www.raconline.org/states/illinois.php 

Lifespan Respite Programs

ARCH Respite Resources: http://chtop.org/ARCH.html

Alabama Lifespan Respite – Definition of Respite (About Respite):http://www.alabamarespite.org/about.htm

Area on Aging – Lifespan Respite Program Description:

http://www.aoa.gov/ 

Pediatric and Youth References & Resources

Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) --- This reference has over 50 organized resources for parents/caregivers caring for children with special health care needs: http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/dsccroot/links.asp 

HealthyChildren.Org:  A new website brought to you by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Great information!!! (Also in Spanish):

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

DCFS – LINKS:   http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/l_links.shtml  hundreds of links for children protection and care. 

Autism Illinois Support Groups:

http://autismillinois.org/supportgroups.aspx

Illinois Yellow Pages for Kids:

http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/il.htm 

Senior References and Resources

Elder Care:

http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/fact_sheets/respite_care.aspx

Illinois Department on Aging Senior Help Line:  (an emergency and information help line): http://www.state.il.us/aging/1helpline/helpline-main.htm

Illinois Department on Aging resources and links: Tons of links that will direct you to senior services: http://www.state.il.us/aging/

2011 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures report:  Just released! 2011 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures report.

Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia: http://www.alz.org/

Caring for Your Parents Video and guide:  http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=3081756  

Training Sites – Tools and Resources:

Illinois Respite Coalition – 4 trainings per quarter and our annual summit!

(Visit our calendar for information)

Safeguards Respite Learning Portal: http://www.respitecourse.ca/index.html

Basic First Aid tips:

http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs.htm 

Principals of Caregiving – A resource Guide - Arizona Direct Care:

http://www.azdirectcare.org/

 Family Caregiver Alliance: http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp

OJP Grants 101 Training: http://www.ojp.gov/grants101/

Safety/ First Aid

Hand washing Tips - Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-washing/HQ00407

Client Safety Website and Resources: 

 http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00286

American Academy of orthopedic surgeons:

 http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/menus/safety.cfm

 

 

 

 

MEMBER WEBSITES AND LINKS

Thanks to our Members for helping the IRC offer wonderful tools, resources and support for Illinois caregivers!

GRANTS FOR CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDERS 

OJP Grants 101 class

http://www.ojp.gov/grants101/

ALS

http://www.lesturnerals.com/respitecare.htm

 

Alzheimer’s

http://www.alzfdn.org/AFAServices/family_grant.html

 

AdoptUSKids Mini-grants

http://www.adoptuskids.org/resourceCenter/parentSupport/miniGrantRecipients.aspx

 

ARCH – Finding federal funds for respite and crisis care FACT Sheet  #52

http://www.archrespite.org/archfs52.htm

 

Ride for LIFE - ALS Grants for Respite Care  $1,500.00 in care!!

http://www.rideforlife.com

 

Children with AIDS charity – respite grants

http://www.cwac.org/how_we_help_hardship.htm

 

The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias - 2010 caregiver grants

http://www.ftd-picks.org/front-page/2010-caregive-respite-grants-available

 

The Brookdale Foundation – National funding

http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/aboutus.html

 

 

Impacting Lives Across the Lifespan

for Caregivers and their Families

Respite Care Counts!