ILLINOIS RESPITE COALITION

The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) is a not-for-profit organization of caregivers and respite providers dedicated to advocating support for families by ensuring access to quality respite services for the residents of Illinois. The IRC is dedicated to spreading the awareness of lifespan respite for caregivers of individuals with special needs. The IRC is able to assist caregivers by connecting them to resources in their area, provide training on respite topics, and have funding available for emergency respite.​... My name is Tina Yurik, and I am the Director of the Illinois Respite Coalition. I accepted this position because I understand the importance of respite and how caregivers can need a break themselves to better care for their loved ones. I have been a part of the IRC for over ten years, and I have volunteered for various nonprofits for over twenty five years. The volunteer IRC board members all have wonderful and varied expertise. We look forward to working hard for families..

Primary location: Decatur United States