Respite
CAFA is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting adoptive families through their adoption journey. Our respite program is designed to give temporary relief to families that are raising children with complex needs.
CAFA’s Free Respite Program
Our FREE Respite Program provides temporary relief for adoptive families that are caring for children with complex needs living in or have adopted in Sacramento County.
While families may take great joy in providing care for their loved ones, the physical and emotional consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without some support, such as respite. Respite provides a break for the whole family, which research shows, is beneficial for everyone involved.
Respite provides a positive experience for the entire family! Children will be supervised by qualified staff. Children will have the opportunity to participate in fun recreational activities.
*Space is limited and dates, details are subject to change.
Who is eligible for CAFA’s Respite program?
Families that are living in or have adopted through Sacramento County. This can be private or foster adoption.
Cost:
There is NO COST to families for our Respite events. “This program is funded by the Division of Behavior Health Services Through the voter approved Proposition 63, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).”
For more details, contact:
support@capadoptfam.org or (916) 671.20230
CAFA Respite Kid’s Day
Bring your children aged 4-19 to participate in our drop off event. During the four and a half hour respite drop-off event, children will participate in recreational activities like sports, games, arts, crafts, and special entertainment, all while having positive peer interactions.
Our staff that is trained to work with your kids and will provide high quality care and fun that the kids will have a positive experience.
Meanwhile, parents and children will get the much needed respite.
Lunch is provided for the children.
Location: River Oak Center for Children
5445 Laurel Hills Drive
Sacramento, California 95841
Time: 9:00am-1:30pm
August 3rd, 2025
October 5th, 2025
February 1st, 2026
March 1st, 2026
Respite Kids Camp April or May 2026
For kids ages 12-17
This camp is for kids only! Kids will participate in fun recreational activities with trained and qualified staff. Cabins/dorms style camping with all meals provided to the children. Families will need to provide transportation, sleeping bags, toiletries, etc. for their child(ren) to the campsite.
This will be a great opportunity for kids to be with other adoptive kids and not only have an amazing time, but have positive peer interactions.
While kids are away at camp, parents can get the much needed respite.
*Space is limited.
*To be eligible you must be an adoptive family that is living in Sacramento County or has adopted through Sacramento County.
Location
Del Oro Camp and Conference Center
20864 Rector Road.
Nevada City, CA 95959
If you need further support, please contact support@capadoptfam.org
Respite Parent’s Retreat
For two nights at Lake Natoma Inn. Come relax, rest and recharge and build a community with other adoptive parents that “get it”.
Take a hike, connect, read, sleep!
Dates: September 26-28th, 2025
Where: Lake Natoma Inn
Cost: *Free
*To be eligible you must be an adoptive parent that is living in Sacramento County or has adopted through Sacramento County. Event is subject to change or cancellation.
Registration is full and the waitlist is also full at this time. Space filled up quickly. If space becomes available, CAFA will announce it!
Respite Family Camp
Dates: June 2026
(Thursday 4pm- Sunday 10am)
Located in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, CAFA will provide a great experience for the entire family. This will be a 3 1/2 day camp. During the day children aged 4-20 will participate in recreation activities with trained camp staff like, swimming, hiking, games, art, music and other positive peer interactions.
While kids are with staff parents will be able to enjoy respite and participate in activities like, hiking, games, support groups and community connecting.
In the evenings we will provide special entertainment like a magician, dancing, games and more! Families will join together for each meal that will be provided by the amazing cooks.
All meals are provided to campers. Families will enjoy the comfort of their own private cabin that will have beds, heaters, bathroom and a shower!
CAFA will follow COVID-19 guideline requirements for Sacramento County and Santa Cruz County at the time of camp.
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Please only register 1 time per family.
Can’t Make It?
If you are unable to make it to an event you have registered for, please fill out this form.
We request 72 hours advance notice for most respite events. For camps we request three weeks notice.
