Community Maternity Services provides in-home and community-based respite services for children with special mental health needs and their families residing in Albany, Schoharie, Otsego, Warren and Washington Counties.

Ongoing Respite Services

Planned respite for children diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance to provide support to the parent(s) of the child. Respite will take place in the home or in the community. It typically occurs after school hours or on the weekend.

Crisis Respite Services

Short-term weekly respite for children and families experiencing a crisis or critical transition period. Respite takes place in the child’s home or in the community (two hours per week during a crisis).