These families care for a wide variety of children who are treated as family members. These homes are not available as a home for other children unless they become part of the other foster care programs. These children are encouraged to live as normal a life as possible. They receive extensive parenting, supervision and structure in the home as well as support from community resources. Respite care helps prevent burnout and can be a valuable tool in helping a child continue to live in their home.
Respite care is arranged specifically to meet the needs of the child and families involved.
It is often for one or two weekends a month. Therapeutic services are brought into the home and a team develops a comprehensive service plan for the child. Different homes for different needs . Contacts Foster parents are not alone. Return to the main foster care page .