What is Respite Care?
Respite Care is a preventative, wraparound support service. It allows parents and other full-time caregivers a break from the high demands and stress related to caring for a special needs child, or perhaps care for children during a time of family crisis.
Without a break, any parent can be taxed to the point of losing the ability to provide high quality care. This also places the child at risk. Respite care enhances the quality of care for the child, ensures healthy and stable care for all children, and prevents caregiver exhaustion and burnout.
Who provides care?
Respite Care is provided by trained, liscensed foster families who have been through background checks and home studies. They have been trained in child development, and various medical, behavioral, emotional, emotional, and mental health issues that children may face. Respite providers work with the primary family to ensure consistancy, support, love and care to children.
Who is eligible?
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Biological Families |
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Adoptive Families |
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Foster Families |
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Kinship Families |
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Single Parent Families |
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Grandparents raising grandchildren |
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Families with children who have: |
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ADD/ADHD |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Adjustment Disorders |
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Mental Health Issues |
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Physical Limitations |
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Learning Barriers |
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Families who are experiencing a crisis |
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Families without extended family or community support |
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Parents needing care for children while they are treated for mental health issues or addictions |
What does it cost?
Respite Care costs $66.50 per 24 hour period. We will provide transportation the equivalent of one way if necessary.
Payment can be made by:
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Self Pay |
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County Children Services |
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Family and Children First Council |
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Local community support programs |
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PASSS (Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy) |
How do I apply?
Pleas call Beverly Richards, Director of Foster Care and Adoption, at 330-345-7949 ext. 2357 for more information. Beverly will help to determine your need, if you need respite for your child regularly, or occasionally. She will match your child with a qualified respite family (based on availability of homes), and address any potential barriers to successful participation in the program.
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