Community
Respite Programs
Respite Care of San Antonio (RCSA) provides childcare services for children with disabilities & complex medical conditions. A unique combination of on-site medical care, coordinated therapy, and skilled caregiving brings health & wellness to the children we serve.
RCSA’s Community Respite Programs have been shown to reduce caregiver stress, prevent child abuse, and improve the emotional and financial resilience of families caring for children with special needs. Our respite programs assist parents secure work, pursue educational goals, and achieve financial stability.
For more information and to enroll in any of the programs listed below, please contact:
Nickol Gomez, Family Support Services Manager - [email protected] or 830-346-2805
Marta Semidey, Director of Community & Respite Services - [email protected] or 210-707-7996
Day Out Program
The Day Out program assists parents in pursuing educational goals, securing employment opportunities, attending appointments, or finding time for themselves.
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years old
Monday - Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days Offered and Locations:
Mon/Wed at RCSA 327 W Craig Pl, San Antonio
and at Baptist Temple Church 901 E Drexel, San Antonio
Tue/Thu at Any Baby Can 217 Howard, San Antonio
Weekend Out Program
Weekend Out program helps parents and guardians spend quality time with their non-disabled children. Others rely on this program to work weekends, pursue a degree, or care for an elderly parent.
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 year old children with disabilities and their non-disabled siblings within the same age group.
Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Days Offered and Locations:
Saturday at RCSA 327 W Craig Pl, San Antonio
and at Any Baby Can 217 Howard, San Antonio
Sunday at Baptist Temple Church 901 E Drexel, San Antonio
Night Out Program
Parents and guardians use this time to rest, pursue their own interests, or have a date night to reconnect with their significant other. This vital respite helps strengthen families and relationships.
Timings: Fridays, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 weeks to 13 years old children with disabilities and their non-disabled siblings within the same age group.
Locations:
RCSA 327 W Craig Pl, San Antonio
Baptist Temple Church 901 E Drexel, San Antonio
Any Baby Can 217 Howard, San Antonio
Eligibility for Services
To qualify for services, children must have a disability, however, parents and caregivers may enroll non-disabled siblings in RCSA’s programs to provide an inclusive learning environment, encourage a stable family unit, and for their convenience.
Please call our Family Support Services Manager at 830-346-2805 to determine if your child qualifies for services.
The diagnoses/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 if affecting the client developmentally
- Seizure Disorder
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Spina Bifida
As of June 2024, RCSA’s on-site medical clinic is available to provide initial exams to families seeking to enroll in programs and who need assistance completing the medical portion of the application. For more information, please contact Macie at (210) 737-1212.