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About DCLRN:
Dodge County Lifespan Respite Network provides families and caregivers with relief from the ongoing demands of providing care for their loved one with special needs. This break allows them the opportunity to rejuvenate themselves and provide the quality of care all of our loved ones deserve. Respite care is a critical way communities can provide care for those caring for others, and to assist them in keeping the family unit intact. The value of respite cannot be overstated. It reduces stress in families, prevents costly out-of-home placements, and prevents child/elder abuse and neglect . Respite care also serves to enhance the families coping abilities, increases caregiver physical and mental well being, and provides the caregiver with an opportunity for social activities and community involvement.
The Dodge County Lifespan Respite Network is designed to work in collaboration with existing respite providers, to provide the community with a central point to access respite services, and to provide training to respite care providers and the community. In addition, our project has access to funding for respite stipends.
Please be certain to check out What's New, our Newsletter and our Calendar of Events for important information and schedules! These pages were updated on January 31, 2008.
We have added a new section! Help Wanted-
Do you, your family or someone you know need Respite Assistance? Please contact Karla Jensen 1-866-356-9870 or 1-920-356-9870 or email us at dclrn@powerweb.net Give a brief description of the assistance you need and we will post it in the Help Wanted section of the site.
Updated Providers Registry
We have a new Providers Registry available. This is a list that is constantly updated so please do check it often. Please visit our Services and Providers page for the newest registry.Family Partnership Care Management Coalition
The Family Partnership Care Management Coalition (FPCMC) is composed of counties in southern Wisconsin and private, nonprofit organizations, all working together to develop a coordinated, integrated approach to long-term care redesign. The goal is to ensure that all eligible consumers in the region have access to high quality services.
The 12 counties are Columbia, Dodge, Green Lake, Jefferson, Marquette, Ozaukee, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha and Waushara. The community-based agencies are three Wisconsin Partnership Programs – Community Care, Community Living Alliance and Elder Care of Wisconsin – as well as Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services launched a Long Term Care Reform Initiative in late 2005. FPCMC received a planning grant of $100,000 in January 2006 to address the concerns of three adult populations: the frail elderly, people with physical disabilities and people with developmental disabilities.