[neema.arezo]

Ok, in all of my crazy running today and frustrating moments the past few weeks it finally dawned on me why I am SO frustrated.

FS moved in with us in the middle of October and I have been with him 24 hours a day since (except the 1 1/2 hours on Tues when I volunteer at a group home and 1 hour on Thurs nite when he is at boy scouts). He goes to school with me (I work at the same school he attends), he comes home with me in the afternoon, we do homework together, we eat together, we watch TV together, he goes shopping with me, he goes to the grocery store with me, he is with me ALL the time... I am in MAJOR overload!!!!!

I need a break. Would someone PLEASE tell me about respite care? I think a weekend break would do me and him a world of good.

Yes - BrandyHagz - Only the strong survive!!!

[Mkuhlmann06]

I don't know what state you are in... for us (in PA), we just call the child's SW (we have a private agency) and ask to schedule respite. The SW calls around to her available respite families and then calls us back to tell us when, where (if we gave several options), and how (if they are picking up, we are dropping off, etc). I would talk with FS's worker (county or social) and make the request. Tell them its absolutely necessary and you need it. Give them 2 weekends to chose from or give them 2 weeks notice ahead of the weekend - so they can't find an excuse to schedule it.

If you are this burnt out, you and he definitely both need it and that's what its there for!

[Imani68]

Works the same way in MN. My husband and I both work fulltime so we only do respite foster care. Good luck!

[ca-bigsister]

I love our YMCA. Child care is included during mornings and evenings. I don't know how old your son is, but if he's under 12, he can be in the childcare while you work out, get a massage, take a swim, etc.

Also, there are tons of free children's classes (dance, art, movement) so maybe he could do that while you work out, leave and go shopping, etc. Karate and swimming are extra, but minimal.

Maybe that could give you some daily respite while th rest is worked out.