Community Respite Care Services for Families and Caregivers

The daily cost of respite care varies by the type of care, location, provider, hours needed, and any employer subsidy available. Helpr’s employer-sponsored backup care model is use-based, meaning organizations pay for care that is actually used. For sitter services, appointments have a minimum payment equivalent to four hours, and the displayed base appointment price includes applicable taxes and Helpr’s service fee.

Eligibility for respite care through Helpr depends on the care benefit offered by your employer or organization. Eligible users typically access the platform through their workplace benefit and can review available care types, subsidy details, and booking rules within the app. Families may seek support for children, aging parents, or adult dependents, depending on the benefit program available to them.

Available respite hours are determined by your employer’s Helpr benefit design and the type of appointment you arrange. For sitter services, Helpr applies a minimum payment equal to four hours, even if the appointment ends sooner. Longer appointments may be available when care is needed, while overtime charges can apply when a visit extends more than 75 minutes beyond estimated hours.

Community respite care is temporary support that gives a primary caregiver time away from regular caregiving responsibilities. It may involve in-home help, a vetted caregiver, a center-based option, or care from a trusted person in the family’s network. The goal is to help caregivers attend to work, appointments, rest, or other responsibilities while their loved one receives appropriate support.

Helpr is designed for employees whose employers provide the benefit and who need support with dependent care. Available services can include childcare, care for aging parents, and support for adult dependents. Specific eligibility, covered care types, subsidies, and appointment rules are set by the employer’s program, so users should review their benefit details in the Helpr app before booking.

Yes, Helpr’s patented My Choice option is designed for families who want to use a caregiver they already trust, such as a family member, friend, or person in their personal support system. When included in an employer’s program, My Choice allows eligible users to apply available subsidies through the Helpr app rather than limiting care to a directory of providers.

Employer-subsidized backup care gives eligible employees access to care support as part of a workplace benefit. Through Helpr’s platform, users can arrange care when their normal plan is unavailable or they need temporary relief. The employer’s program determines the subsidy and usage rules, while Helpr helps manage care access and payment through an app-based experience.

Eligible users start by signing into the Helpr app through their employer benefit. From there, they can review available care options and arrange the type of support that fits their needs, including vetted providers, center-based care, or My Choice caregivers when available. Booking availability and advance-notice requirements can vary by care type, provider, and employer program.