Best Practices in Ohio BH Respite Care

The Ohio Children’s Alliance has released a groundbreaking new white paper, Best Practices in Community Behavioral Health Respite Care for Children and Families, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening and expanding behavioral health respite services in Ohio. Developed in collaboration with researchers from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and funded by OhioMHAS, the report explores the critical role of behavioral health respite care in supporting families, preventing out-of-home placements, and improving youth outcomes. It offers actionable recommendations for expanding access, strengthening workforce development, and integrating respite care into Ohio’s system of care.

Read the full report here.