Southeast Kansas Respite Services Inc.(SEKRS)

Southeast Kansas Respite Services Inc. (SEKRS) in Parsons, Kansas is a respite care provider that has served the region since 1990. The organization offers respite care services, personal care services, and payee program assistance to individuals and families across Southeast Kansas.

SEKRS provides respite care services that allow caregivers to take a break from the demanding work of caring for loved ones with special needs. Respite care providers come into the home to provide care, giving caregivers peace of mind through experienced, well-trained staff who undergo comprehensive background checks. Families can choose their own provider or select from SEKRS's group of trained providers, with individualized matching of family needs to provider skills.

The organization also offers Personal Care Services to individuals on the Home and Community Based Services Waiver. Providers assist with independent living, age-appropriate socialization, and community inclusion, including help with household daily living skills such as shopping, meal preparation, dressing, and laundry. Personal Care Services workers can accompany or transport recipients to accomplish daily tasks and provide necessary supervision and support for community activities, though they do not provide house cleaning or household maintenance services.

Additionally, SEKRS provides Payee Services through the Social Security Administration's Representative Payment Program. As an organizational payee, SEKRS manages Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals unable to manage their own finances, using funds to pay for current and foreseeable needs of beneficiaries through collaborative decision-making.