Our Mission

The mission of the California Respite Association (CRA) is to support the expansion and enhancement of respite services to individuals, families, and caregivers of the elderly, persons with developmental and/or physical disabilities, brain impairment, and other disabling conditions. 

Our Purpose

As an association of respite service agencies, we aim to provide information and dissemination services, membership support, resources, advocacy and representation, research and policy development for our members in the respite services community and other interested parties. 

Our Objectives

To inform and support members by developing communication strategies that enable respite service providers to stay engaged and have input

To identify and and coordinate on issues specific to respite service provision

To establish and seek out other service provider networks and affiliations that support our cause

To seek and engage in opportunities to meet with state and local government officials that shape our services