Respite Care Join our Community New Jersey Respite Care Program The New Jersey Statewide Respite Care Program was created by legislative action in 1987 specifically to provide support and relief to family or other uncompensated caregivers in meeting the demands of the daily care of frail elderly and other functionally impaired persons. This program is funded by the State of New Jersey and managed by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services. More Information For Statewide Respite assistance visit: State Respite Assistance Or call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection: 1-877-222-3737 Download the state brochure (PDF)