Foster Care Respite Explained

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
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Komentáře • 24

  • @wall_to_wall
    @wall_to_wall Před 2 lety +14

    We're hoping to start with respite when we can finally start our foster care journey. I think it'll be a good way to get started since we do not have children. Like you said, a good way to get our feet wet.

  • @amypearsall
    @amypearsall Před 2 lety +8

    What a wonderful gift/ act of service to offer the other foster family and the foster children.
    In the case of tense times in the current foster home, a different environment could offer de-escalation and maybe a listening ear.
    Separately, I can imagine if the family is going away on a trip, and can't take the child(ren); the fosters might feel sad/'bummed out' that they aren't going.

  • @jasminefairy91
    @jasminefairy91 Před 2 lety +6

    I would love to start doing respite to see if fostering is a good fit for us!

    • @BeTheVillageCommunity
      @BeTheVillageCommunity  Před 2 lety +1

      That is really cool to hear. It’s a great “test”. With little commitment and risk by you and the kid.

  • @TeacherKellyTag
    @TeacherKellyTag Před 2 lety +1

    I’m thinking about doing this so perfect timing.

  • @meschahayes1003
    @meschahayes1003 Před 2 lety +10

    How often can a foster parent request respite care? Is it frowned upon in the foster care society?
    Separately, what is the cut off for respite before it becomes a placement? Obviously, it's not a placement but is there a cut off? What are the legalities of respite?
    Lastly, do parents have any say on respite care?

  • @erincarter9457
    @erincarter9457 Před 2 lety +9

    In NSW Australia you have to do the same application process as long term Carers to become a respite carer. It’s a loooong process.
    We have amazing friends who have done this for our family so that our son can stay with them more than one night.

    • @BeTheVillageCommunity
      @BeTheVillageCommunity  Před 2 lety +5

      Isn’t it incredible when you have family and friends who have gone that extra mile? Those are your ride and die.

    • @flamingcoop
      @flamingcoop Před 2 lety

      Hey Erin - my wife and I are looking into starting the process to become carers sometime hopefully next yr. Where should we start?

    • @erincarter9457
      @erincarter9457 Před 2 lety +1

      @@flamingcoop you’ll need to do the Shared Stories, Shared Lives training whoever you go with. It would certainly be a way of telling if it’s something you want to do.
      Getting in contact with an agency who does foster care would be a good place to start. They usually have people you can talk to about it all.
      I won’t recommend ours and don’t have experience with any others.

    • @erincarter9457
      @erincarter9457 Před 2 lety +1

      @@flamingcoop also keep in mind that the system is completely broken. Which is even more reason to get involved for the sake of the kids trapped within it.

    • @flamingcoop
      @flamingcoop Před 2 lety

      @@erincarter9457 what agency are you with (So I can consider others?)

  • @alisonthurston7989
    @alisonthurston7989 Před 2 lety

    The only respite care I have been offered is on the roughest estates with drug, antisocial behaviour and criminality. When I mention this to social workers they seem astonished

  • @LexiEdenfield2459
    @LexiEdenfield2459 Před 2 lety

    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @sarahmccullough1100
    @sarahmccullough1100 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey I was waiting for this video x

  • @kaylaharden6593
    @kaylaharden6593 Před 2 lety +1

    Are there any restrictions with regards to outings? Can respite parents take kids to the park, museum, restaurant, etc?
    Next school year I’ll be a first year teacher and depending on my living situation, I think providing respite care on the weekends could be the right fit somewhere down the road.

  • @taysolomon33
    @taysolomon33 Před rokem

    What is the average pay rate for respite. Yes I know its not all about the money but it's still a paid job. Just wondering whats the pay rate.

  • @albertarivera3978
    @albertarivera3978 Před rokem

    Do you need Insurance? What type?

  • @albertarivera3978
    @albertarivera3978 Před rokem

    Does it require to be licensed?