Respite foster care
Respite foster care means providing a home for a child or young person for a short period of time. This gives their main foster family, adoption family, or birth parents a break. It can give primary carers or birth parents vital support and help prevent relationships breaking down.
A child or young person can need respite foster care for up to two weeks. It may also be a regular part of their care plan.
Fees for respite foster care
Respite carers get:
These are paid pro rata according to the length of the placement.