CRISIS RESPITE
The Crisis Respite Program provides basic care, safety, and a nurturing environment during short-term placements for children and youth. Trained foster parents work closely with case managers to help de-escalate family crisis situations, and provide an opportunity to implement problem solving techniques in a more neutral setting.
These providers also function as surrogate caregivers by providing supervision, encouragement, and a caring environment. These programs generally serve difficult to place youth who have multiple needs, some of which may be related to, but not limited to, the following areas: medical and mental health and well-being, learning disabilities, sexualized behaviors, adequate coping skills, and developmental delays.
The Planned Respite Program is designed to help youth and families avoid crisis situations by providing a planned respite, or break. Short-term, out of home placements with trained foster parents help to de-escalate stressed home situations and provide an opportunity to implement problem solving techniques in a more neutral setting. The purpose of the program is to prevent crisis in the natural home. These short-term placements with trained providers help de-escalate volatile situations through problem solving techniques in a neutral setting.
PLANNED RESPITE
HOW DO I BECOME A RESPITE PROVIDER?
Respite providers need to be licensed foster parents. If you are already licensed, simply contact Child & Family Services to let us know you would like to help with the respite program. If you are not yet licensed, we will work with you throughout the licensing process to make it as smooth as possible.
Respite providers are paid based on the type of respite they provide, and rates vary depending on the child and program. While Community Mental Health (CMH) respites have specific daily stipends, there are many different rates for other programs. Providers also have access to 24/7 on-call support to assist with any needs that may arise during respite placements.
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Please note: We are only able to license respite homes in the following counties: Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford.
