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Respite may be provided by individuals who have been approved to provide respite in their own home and/or the family’s home. These individuals are at least 19 year s of age and have completed a screening process that includes:
¨ Application
¨ References
¨ Background verification consisting of law enforcement, and central registry child/adult abuse/neglect checks
¨ Respite training*
*Offered at no charge to participants. Can be deferred if an individual has comparable training. See Provider Training for more information.
Respite providers may offer their services on a voluntary basis or for a fee. Any fees charged are negotiated between the provider and person requesting respite.
Providers may decide the age group they would like to work with; types of special needs, disabilities or maybe just families in crisis; if the service will be in the provider’s or the family’s home (can choose both); times available; gender; and fee rates, if any.
RESPITE PROVIDER PROFILE · Sensitivity to the needs of both the family caregiver and their families · Dependability and punctuality
· Ability to react quickly and effectively in both routine and emergency situation · Sense of responsibility · Ability to work with people in other professions · Sense of humor · Ability to maintain confidentiality · Good communication skills with program staff and family caregivers · Patience, common sense, good judgment, and the ability to avoid inappropriate involvement in family matters · Empathetic concern |
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Respite Network Providers
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