Community Respite Programs
Assistance for Families Caring for Children with Complex Medical Needs
Respite Care of San Antonio (RCSA) provides specialized respite programs for children with disabilities and complex medical needs. Our Community Respite Programs include Day, Night, and Weekend Out options at multiple locations, offered Monday through Sunday.
With on-site medical care and skilled caregiving, RCSA supports children’s health and well-being.
Our Community Respite Programs reduce caregiver stress, prevent child abuse, and strengthen families by boosting emotional resilience and financial stability.
These services empower parents to confidently pursue work, education, and personal goals.
| Ages: | 6 weeks – child’s 6th birthday (Day Out Program) and 12th birthday (Weekend Out and Night Out Programs) |
| Siblings accepted? | Yes |
| Location: | Varies depending on program – please see below |
| Hours: | Varies depending on program – please see below |
| Cost: | Free |
Our Community Respite Programs
Day Out Program
The Day Out program supports parents in pursuing educational goals, securing employment opportunities, attending appointments, or finding personal time.
| Ages: | 6 weeks – child's 6th birthday |
| Siblings accepted? | Yes |
| Locations: | RCSA's H-E-B House, 327 W Craig Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 Baptist Temple Church, 901 E Drexel, San Antonio, TX 78210 |
| Hours: | Families may enroll their child for two days per week by selecting one of the following schedules: Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday |
| Pricing: | Free, thanks to several earned competitive grants from the state |
Night Out Program
The Friday Night Out Program gives parents and guardians time to rest, pursue interests, or enjoy a date night, strengthening families & relationships.
| Ages: | 6 weeks – child's 12th birthday |
| Siblings accepted? | Yes |
| Location: | RCSA's H-E-B House, 327 W Craig Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 |
| Hours: | Fridays, 6 PM – 10 PM |
| Pricing: | Free, thanks to several earned competitive grants from the state |
Weekend Out Program
The Weekend Out program supports parents by caring for children with disabilities, giving them time to care for other family members, work, or study.
| Ages: | 6 weeks – child's 12th birthday |
| Siblings accepted? | Yes |
| Locations: | RCSA's H-E-B House, 327 W Craig Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 Baptist Temple Church, 901 E Drexel, San Antonio, TX 78210 |
| Hours: | Saturdays & Sundays, 9 AM – 4 PM |
| Pricing: | Free, thanks to several earned competitive grants from the state |
For more information or to enroll, please contact:
Genevie Garzes
Family Support Services Coordinator
Ggarzes@respitecaresa.org
(210) 737-1212 (ext. 2045)
Eligibility for Services
To qualify for services, children must have a disability. However, parents and caregivers may also enroll non-disabled siblings in RCSA’s programs to foster an inclusive learning environment, support family cohesion, and for their convenience.
For more information, please contact our Family Support Services Coordinator at (210) 737-1212 (ext. 2045) to determine if your child qualifies for services.
Diagnoses and disabilities that qualify a child include, but are not limited to:
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Affect
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism
- Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- Speech/Motor/Cognitive delays
- Microcephaly
- Hydrocephalus/Shunt
- Various syndromes affecting developmental milestones
- Seizure Disorder
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Spina Bifida
University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center operates a medical clinic on RCSA’s campus, where an on-site nurse provides daily treatments including G-tube feeding, seizure care, and wound management.
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