LAP Respite Center (Helping Hands Respite Care)

Our two primary goals are:
1. Provide engaging and meaningful activities and high quality care to children and adults with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.

2. Provide education, support, and respite to family caregivers so they can rejuvenate, continue to work, and feel confident about their loved one remaining in the family home.

We provide highly-trained caregivers who provide support and assistance in family homes and in the community. We also have a weekend, overnight respite house so families can have longer break as needed. Lastly, we operate a adult day services program at a community center which includes a registered nurse, engaging activities, and community engagement.

LAP Respite grew from a parent-based organization who supported one another into a variety of programs and services. Today, we have grown in capacity and have been able to serve a broader audience. We are partnered with the City of East Lansing, the City of Lansing, Office on Aging, Department of Human Services, Community Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs.

LAP Respite Care has a long history of serving those in need and their families through in-home care, overnight weekend respite, and adult day services. We recognize the importance of education and support for family caregivers as this is critical to keeping families together. We also know that partnering with other community members is a critical part of accessing community events and activities for those we serve. Lastly, we know there is a crisis in the number of paid caregivers available and are working to be part of the solution.

In the next two years, we will be adding additional programs, events, and support to family caregivers; participating in work groups working to ensure we have enough paid caregivers across Michigan; and building community partnerships that share our mission and goals of making community engaging and accepting for all.