Respite Care

Stephen's Ark provides a programme of children's respite care to support local families in warm, friendly and homely surroundings. It is registered with OFSTED as a children's home to care for 5 children on a day care basis and up to 4 children overnight.

Through respite support, parents are given the opportunity to have a break from caring whilst at the same time their children have the chance to enjoy their respite stay in a small group with other children and develop their self help and social skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Currently, Andover Mencap has tendered to provide more respite care services. 

Most of the support is arranged by Hampshire County Council and Wiltshire County Council; however there is scope to purchase support direct using Direct Payments.

For more information about the After School Club click here. For more information, please contact the Children's Services Manager, Annette Pearce on 01264 321840. Alternatively e-mail her by clicking here.