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Be Part of the Continuum of Care for Children and Families
Families of children with special needs and complex medical conditions face unique challenges. When services are fragmented, caregivers experience more stress, and children miss critical opportunities for growth.
Reducing caregiver stress is proven to lower the risk of child abuse and neglect.
That’s why Respite Care of San Antonio (RCSA) offers a full continuum of support, meeting families where they are, from those needing the least intervention to those in crisis.
RCSA Continuum of Services
Our Developmental Childcare Center provides high-quality care for children and focuses on Kindergarten readiness.
100% of children enrolled in respite, childcare, and shelter programs achieved at least one developmental milestone
Developmental Childcare Center (DCC)
For our most stable families, the DCC provides daily, consistent care for children with special needs (up to age 6) and their nondisabled siblings. It is the only childcare center in San Antonio with full-time onsite nursing for this age group.
Key highlights:
- Texas Rising Star 4-star rating (highest possible)
- Texas School Ready certified & official Head Start Center
- Accepts childcare subsidies and the military’s version
- Onsite therapy appointments coordinated during the school day
- Free essentials for families: diapers, formula, supplies, hot meals, snacks, seasonal clothing (including winter jacket)
- Emphasis on kindergarten readiness, a proven factor in long-term success
Impact: Prepares children for kindergarten while reducing caregiver stress, two powerful protective factors against abuse and neglect.
Community Respite Programs
Our community respite programs provide free professional childcare for children with special needs and their nondisabled siblings (up to age 13).
Key highlights:
- Free childcare through government funding
- Available 7 days a week: day, night, and weekend sessions
- Coverage during seasonal school breaks and summer camps
- Enables caregivers to work, pursue education, and spend time with family
- Strategic outreach at health fairs, school events, and partner gatherings
Impact: Reduces caregiver stress and strengthens family stability.
21,516 total days and nights of care provided by RCSA to relieve parents’ stress
Children with disabilities are nearly four times more likely to experience abuse or neglect than their nondisabled peers
Our emergency shelter has provided more than 8,000 days and nights of 24/7 care for abused or neglected children
RCSA named #1 respite home in Texas for child safety by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Residential Home Services
Through our residential home services, we are able to care for children with special needs and complex medical conditions who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.
Key highlights:
- Home-like setting in welcoming historical houses
- Structured activities: family-style meals, playground time, community outings
- Integrated medical care, therapy, and trauma-informed approaches
- Healing that reduces risk of revictimization
- Onsite mental health services launched in 2025, expanding to prevention programs in FY26
Impact: Helps children heal emotionally and physically, preparing them for a safer future.
Medical Program
An onsite medical clinic, operated with University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, underpins all RCSA services.
Key highlights:
- Coordinates preventive, primary, specialty, and mental health care
- Maximizes resources for children with special needs and their families
- Addresses harmful effects of delayed or fragmented treatment
- Strengthens long-term health outcomes through early, consistent care
Impact: Ensures no child’s health needs go unmet through timely, comprehensive care.
40% of the children adopted in Texas in 2023 had a diagnosed disability
90% of Parents and Caregivers with children enrolled in Respite Care’s programs reported a reduction in stress as a direct result of having access to care
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