Respite care provides short-term and time-limited breaks for these unpaid caregivers to support and maintain the primary caregiving relationship. It also provides a positive experience for people with complex needs promoting inclusion, encouraging community participation, and nourishing social health and connectivity.Designed and developed by Holland College in partnerships with Your Life Design Inc. (YLD) and a provincial advisory committee of industry experts, the blended 140-hour Respite Care Professional: Working with Children and Adults with Complex Needs course teaches the essential skills required for individuals providing respite care.