Our FREE Respite Program provides temporary relief for adoptive families that are caring for children with complex mental health issues 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:
Amanda Barnhart, Program Manager at amanda@capadoptfam.org or (916) 880-0234

In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in CAFA events and/or other face to face activities. By attending an CAFA event, you certify that you (and all family members) do not fall into any of the following categories:

1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;

2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or

3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID- 19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.

DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR: Participants, staff and volunteers agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact CAFA at support@capadoptfam.org if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating with CAFA.