WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?
When a family experiences a crisis, planned or unplanned, short-term foster care, also known as respite care, can provide a safe haven for children while the family gets back on its feet. Respite care is also an option when a family is going through a particular challenge, such as deployment, illness, or the death of a loved one. At Family Care for Children & Youth (FCCY), we offer respite foster care under our umbrella of foster care services in PA.
WE CAN HELP YOU COORDINATE SHORT-TERM RESPITE FOSTER CARE
Short-term respite foster care can provide an ideal arrangement for children, parents, and caregivers. It can be pre-planned in the event that a child could benefit from a different, but familiar, living situation, but it can also be used in an emergency situation. If you would like to learn more about respite foster care, please contact a member of Family Care for Children & Youth at one of our locations and we will be happy to help.
Schedule An Appointment For Family-Based Foster Care Services
Family Care for Children & Youth Can:
- Provide short-term care with a foster family for up to 30 days.
- Help caregivers and family members plan for the future.
- Minimize the trauma associated with fast and/or unexpected life changes.
- Transition a child into one of our other foster care programs.
RESPITE FOSTER CARE PENNSYLVANIA
Family Care for Children and Youth can provide short-term respite foster care in the event that a child needs to periodically stay with a foster family during weekends and holidays or for other short spans of time. This short-term foster care is the ideal arrangement for a child who needs a break from his or her group home, institution, or biological/legal family situation. Respite care guarantees that a child always has a safe, familiar place to stay where he or she has already established productive family relationships. Respite care can also serve as a backup living arrangement in the event that a child needs to relocate.
Do you have questions about our respite care or other general foster care services in PA? Feel free to give us a call, or contact us online.
With experienced, compassionate, and dedicated professionals, we'll work with you in order to find the best solutions. Whether you know a child in need of emergency services, or you are looking to provide a home for those in need, call us today for foster care in PA!
The mission of Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc. is to be the best social service agency committed to providing an excellent standard of care and culturally competent services while communicating compassion, empathy, and hope for the future.
Check out our success stories below
"THEY CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND ARE VERY THOROUGH"
My husband and I always tell people that talk to us about wanting to foster or adopt about our agency. We enjoy working with this agency because the staff not only care about the careful placement of a child but also about us as a family. Our agency is available and quick to respond to us whether we have an emergency or just a question. They care about the children and are very thorough to ensure the children and the foster family are getting what they need.
Alice Cedrone
"WE ENJOY GIVING BACK"
Fostering is very positive experience not only for ourselves but also for the child’s well-being. We enjoy giving back. Providing a loving, nurturing home to a child gives the child an opportunity to have a normal childhood as possible.
Millie Flores
"WE WOULD RECOMMEND FCCY"
Picking FCCY to work with has been the best thing my husband and I could have done. We have had only positive experiences with this agency. The case managers are so good and give you total support as a foster parent. We would recommend FCCY to others looking into foster care.
P. Kyler