Taking Care of Caregivers

Each family we work with is unique, with their own set of dynamics, but the one constant they all have in common is the presence of a caregiver. A caregiver is someone who, by choice or necessity, takes on the main responsibilities of caring for a loved one with a disability or disabilities. At Easter Seals Greater Houston, we truly honor and value our caregivers. Caring for a child with a disability or for an aging family member adds a tremendous amount of stress to the entire family.

Our Respite Program is specifically designed to help alleviate the stress that our families are going through and allow our caregivers time to rest and tend to their personal well-being. In 2024 alone, our Respite Program has worked with over 2000 caregivers. One of our most precious caregivers was able to use her respite hours to have a necessary surgery that she had put off for years. She had never left her son for any length of time, but with the support of Easter Seals, she was able to take the time for her surgery and recovery, knowing her son was being well taken care of.

Our caregivers are truly incredible and we are grateful to be able to support them. We look forward to working with many more in the future and helping them find a balance to take care of themselves and their families.

-Kristie Carlisle, Employment, High School/ High Tech and Respite Program Director, Easter Seals Greater Houston

Thank you to The George Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston for supporting our Respite Program!