Day Respite Program Criteria
Clients must:
- Be 4 to 18 years old
- Be a registered client of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
- Be comfortable in a group environment
- Require no more than 1:1 support
Staffing:
- There is a quality caregiver model to ensure the safety of clients and others.
- There is support from a nurse, who administers medication, performs or supervises G tube feeds and attends to medical needs such as catheterization.
- Program staff will facilitate activities for all program participants.
Sunday Day Respite Program
Date/Time: Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Price: $75.00
Who can sign up: program is for Holland Bloorview clients age 4 to 18 years.
Register: follow the steps below, then select your dates online here or call the Respite Phone Line 416-753-6066 to select dates.
Preferred Date Selection for Fall 2025 on phone or by form will open on Tuesday August 19th at 12:00 noon.
Program dates (2025-2026):
| Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
| Sun Oct 19 | Sun Jan 04 | Sun Mar 29 |
| Sun Oct 26 | Sun Jan 11 | Sun Apr 12 |
| Sun Nov 02 | Sun Jan 18 | Sun Apr 19 |
| Sun Nov 09 | Sun Jan 25 | Sun Apr 26 |
| Sun Nov 16 | Sun Feb 01 | Sun May 03 |
| Sun Nov 23 | Sun Feb 08 | Sun May 10 |
| Sun Nov 30 | Sun Feb 22 | Sun May 24 |
| Sun Dec 07 | Sun Mar 01 | Sun May 31 |
| Sun Dec 14 | Sun Mar 08 | Sun Jun 07 |
| Sun Jun 14 |
Steps to apply to weekend day respite:
- New clients: fill out the Respite Application Form. Returning clients: update the below form annually.
- Select your preferred dates, either
- Using the online date selection tool, or
- Calling the Respite Phone Line to book your dates: 416-753-6066
- The weekend day respite team will be in touch with you about dates booked.
