Hi Coopspa~
We've done respite care for the past 6 year in MN and generally the police or a SW drop the kids off with the clothes on their back. Car seats are not provided, at least not in our county.
We both work so we are always sad when we have to say no to babies during the week. Kids that we accept have to be able to go to school if possible (I have been known to use a vacation day or two to accommodate a placement).
Our county has a flat day in, day out rate of about $30 a day for emergency respite care.
We have done full time foster care for one boy for just a year but we enjoy giving back to the community by doing respite.
Good Luck!
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~Imani
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