[Kay-Ray1]

So I'm thinking about just doing respite for now. But I'm not sure exactly how it works. Is just mostly just weekends or whole weeks?
Is there anyone who only does respite? How often do you get placements?


Sorry I like to play 50 questions....LOL

[brl]

It probaply would vary how big your county is and how many kids there are.

I have not dealt with respite, but from what i have heard from others you would keep the kids for a week so the FP get a break or whatever.

I guess it could be weekends also.

Once word got out it would seem you would be busy!

[diane beth]

We just got called for respit and I have to decide by tomorro. Not sure yet if we want to. I could use some advice from any of you who have done it. Thanks~diane

[jackiesbooks]

Does your agency pay you directly? We have to get payment from the foster parents. We actually did not get paid once. I decided not to do it after that. Also ask why they are using respite? We have only used respite once - our fs came a month before a ADULT only vacation out of the country that we had planned for several months. Because another couple was also going, we did not feel like we could cancel. Does the family need a break from the child, because of major issues OR do they have plans that they can not take the child. Be careful if the family needs a break!

[Schnider1]

It's my first respite duty. This is Wednesday and they will be with me until Saturday 10 am. I will take them and pick them up from school on Thursday and Friday. I will not have to feed them breakfast or lunch as they get that for free at school. So I only have to feed them 3 meals while they are here and snacks. Foster Mom (Grandmother) brought all clothes, toothbrushes, paste, and shampoo. I get $12.50 per day per child so $150.00 total. I don't know how often I'll get respite opportunities. I was not planning to do respite care but here I am. Can't say "no". Loving it! I get there are more respite care opportunities in the summer months though as that's when most folks want to take vacations. Good luck! Marsha

[Schnider1]

it comes out of her foster care check. Don't have to deal with DHS on getting a check. Got it upfront when she dropped the kids off. I know the lady too. Went to school with her.

[Schnider1]

kids. You could ask for a money order.

What's wrong with needing a break? All parents need a break even if they have perfect angels.

[jackiesbooks]

If you have to get it from foster family, get it upfront.

[hotspice58]

I did respite for a grandmother fostering her grandson for a week; a toddler for a weekend and a baby boy for a week. Depends on how long they need. The grandmother went on a cruise. The toddler was supposed to be on a home visit but bio dad was drunk and foster parents were out of town. The toddler's fmom had a death in the family.

[hotspice58]

First kid was probably born drug addicted and was hard. The other 2 were younger and they were easier.

[hotspice58]

DSS does the payment. No money exchanges hands between foster parents (in New York).