4509. Respite For Parents

Policy Number & Title:  4509. Respite For Parents

Effective Date:  September 27, 1995

Policy

Respite care offers time limited relief for substitute parenting or care giving of a child or youth. For the purposes of this section, respite care is available for parents whose children or youth are dependent and who are in the custody and control of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

  1. Respite care to prevent out of home placement or re-entry into out of home care is:
    1. Based on the child's or youth’s special needs.
    2. Available on an emergent basis to prevent placement disruption; or,
    3. A planned event as part of the child's or youth’s safety plan to remain in the home or the child's or youth’s safety and transition plan during a trial return home.
  2. The respite provider must have experience and/or training to deal with the particular special needs of the child or youth in care.

Resources

Respite For Parents procedures (Located in the DCYF Policies & Rules Office SharePoint)

Original Date:  September 27, 1995

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