Thursday, March 12, 2015

What Rauner’s budget cuts could mean for families who depend on respite care | WGN-TV

 

CHICAGO — One of the social service programs on Gov Rauner’s chopping block is the respite care program.

Families already pushed to the limit could soon have an even tougher time.

Under the governor’s proposed budget, funding for developmental disabilities respite care would be discontinued.

More than 3,000 Illinois families currently depend on the program.

WGN’s Monica Schneider spent time with a a family that depends on the program for help.

What Rauner’s budget cuts could mean for families who depend on respite care | WGN-TV

No comments: