Therapuetic Respite Programming
For EH, SED, and At-Risk Youth

Serving Youth Ages 3—13

The Respite Program offers the much needed service of specialty childcare structured to manage and meet the needs of children who have been identified as emotionally handicapped, severely emotionally disturbed or at risk for such issues.  Services are provided at our agency or in the home.  While in care students participate in a variety of activities with our specialty trained staff. 

Structured Skill Building Groups 
Arts, Crafts and Recreation
Community Outings
Staff Trained in Behavior Management
Staff Trained to Dispense Medications
Parents receive, a Much Needed Break!

Service hours vary based on need, and activity calendars are provided monthly to families. Agency based services are Saturdays and Friday evenings. 

Program Contact:  jacqueline.garcia@smithcmh.com
This program is sponsored by the Children's Services Council of Broward County.