Relatives/Family Members Serving As Paid Providers of Respite Services¶
Relatives/Family Members Serving As Paid Providers of Respite Services administered by DDSN (South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
- Relationship: spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, other relative
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in South Carolina? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- Does your relationship to the person — spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, or other relative — count for this program?
- What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
What this record does not yet say¶
- a direct application link
How to apply¶
- Family members/relatives wishing to receive payment for respite services rendered must acknowledge that they are not a primary support provider and are not legally responsible for the person