Respite Foster Care

Respite Foster Care

What Is Respite Foster Care?

Respite foster care is a short-term caregiving arrangement, provided in your home. It is designed to support foster families by giving them a temporary break.

Respite care is a meaningful way to support foster families and make a difference without committing to a long-term placement.

  • Respite providers have the flexibility to provide care only when they are available.
  • The children already have full-time foster homes.
  • Respite care is not a child’s first placement into foster care. 

How Does Respite Work?

Foster parents will arrange for respite care in advance, in most situations.

  • The respite coordinator will contact respite providers to make arrangements.
  • You will receive a description of the child and dates of respite needed.
  • You can accept or decline the respite opportunity. You only need to accept respite that works for your schedule and if you can meet the needs of the child.
  • At times, respite is needed during emergency or unplanned situations.
  • You will never be forced to accept respite.
  • Cancellations sometimes occur. Flexibility is key and your understanding is appreciated.

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