Respite

All Respite Providers are CPR/First Aid certified, has reliable transportation, submits to a background check, and has regular training and supervision. Respite serves to provide relief for the caregiver and child(ren) from one another.  A trained Respite Provider takes a group of children into the community, providing age appropriate, safe and structured activities. Respite is delivered weekly under the direction of the treatment team and the individual's treatment plan. The goal is to prevent child abuse and neglect, which may come from burn out of parenting children with mental health and behavioral issues.