#4, 941 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta 403-527-1588 shannon.nelson@mcmansouth.ca

Respite care is providing temporary, relief care of a foster child in your home or in the foster home for a brief period of time when required.

If you meet the following criteria you may apply to become a respite provider:

  • You are a resident of Alberta.
  • Cohabitating applicants must have been in a stable relationship for at least 12 months prior to applying.
  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You have not had an additional child in the past 12 months and/or are not currently expecting an additional child through pregnancy or adoption.
  • You must be physically and mentally capable of meeting the child's needs with no major illness or trauma in the past 12 months.

what is the process?

The process to becoming a respite provider is the same as becoming a full- time foster parent.

  • Contact Shannon, Program Supervisor at McMan.
  • Register and attend Orientation for Caregivers Training.
  • Once training is completed, McMan will schedule and conduct a Home Study.
  • Upon approval, you will be issued a foster home licence and assigned an Children's Services foster care caseworker who will provide ongoing support and training.

 

What COMPENSATION IS PROVIDED FOR RESPITE CARE?

An approved respite home receives a respite rate of $65.00/day per child (with a max of $195/day for multiple children).

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