Short-Term Foster Care – Rhode Island

In cases where a foster child who has been placed with a family who will need more extended caregiving (usually longer than 24 or 48 hours, depending on the situation), or the foster parent does not have a community to turn to for caregiving, we turn to short-term foster parents, also known as respite or relief.

Respite foster parents provide temporary, scheduled care for foster children, for just a weekend or short period of time. This gives the primary foster parents time to accommodate activities or events that, for any reason, cannot include their foster child while maintaining a supportive environment for the child.

Respite foster parents must complete training and a home study to provide temporary, scheduled care for foster children. Becoming a respite foster parent offers a perfect opportunity to take your first steps in fostering without making a full-time commitment, and gain firsthand knowledge about the responsibilities and expectations as a foster parent with a lot more flexibility.

You can enjoy the satisfaction of respite care with the added benefit of competitive compensation based on the child’s age and needs.

At Communities for People, our dedicated foster care staff ensures that foster parents never feel alone. We are always available to offer support, encouragement, and guidance. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a respite foster parent, click here to get started today.