What does “agape” mean?
Agape is one of several Greek words translated into English that means “love.” As Christians we understand this to be the kind of love that Jesus demonstrated for us. Agape love is unconditional and voluntary. It is not discriminating; has no preconditions and it is something that we decide to do. We love without expectation of something in return.
Where can I learn more about Respite Care?
- ARCH National Respite https://archrespite.org
- Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services “Home and Community-Based Services Waivers” https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/files/DDRS-HCBS-Waivers-Module-Effective-7.01.…
- Call the Agape Respite Care house for more details
How does my family member enroll for services?
Agape Respite Care provides care for developmental and/or intellectual disabilities for all life span. Parents interested in enrolling their child should contact our office to set up an initial meeting and will be required to complete the necessary paperwork upon acceptance.
What training do Staff members have?
- Rights: Respect & Dignity, Confidentiality, Abuse & Neglect, Cultural Diversity
- Health & Safety: CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Medication Administration, Emergency Management & Safety, Incident Reporting, Lifting/Transferring, Seizure Management & Reporting, Body Mechanics ( Positioning, Moving & Lifting) Dysphagia & GERD / Hydration & Constipation, Feeding Techniques, Diet & Nutrition / Food Prep & Safety
- Communication: Verbal & Alternative Communication, Augmentative Devices, Understanding Behavior & Behavior Supports
- Consumer Specific Training: Care Plan, Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan, Risk Plans, Behavior Support Plan
What is the staff to guest ratio?
Agape Respite Care provides trained staff according to each individual’s plan of care. Some individuals may have 1 on 1 care. Maximum ratio is 1 to 3 except during overnight sleeping hours from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Who reviews and inspects the respite care program?
Agape Respite Care is a certified respite provider by Indiana Family Social Service Administration, under the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. The Bureau of Quality Improvement Services regularly reviews individual files for Medicaid Waiver Consumers and periodically surveys the agencies policies and procedures. Consumers and families complete an annual survey of Agape’s services. An outside financial review is completed annually. We are also accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) who surveys and oversee our compliance.
How much do your services cost?
If a guest is currently utilizing Medicaid Waiver supports, Family Support Waiver (FS) or Community Integration Habilitation (CIH) waivers, respite will be billed according to services rendered. If a family chooses private pay Agape utilizes a sliding-scale fee based on annual income and the total number in the household. Agape Respite Care will not turn away someone in need of respite because of their financial situation. Agape will assist with referrals for subsidy programs, upon request of the client or family/guardian.