Respite carers provide foster care, sometimes without much notice, over short periods of time, eg over a weekend, or provide regular short periods of respite to support a particular placement, such as one where the full-time carers are looking after a disabled child/ young person, or someone with complex behavioural issues.

 

Respite can last up to 21 nights which could be over several periods, and in certain circumstances the respite carer may be asked to extend this time, but these instances are not frequent.

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Ideally, respite foster carers will get to know other carers in their area, so that they can build relationships and support each other when things get tough, and carers need a break.

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Each foster family with ALL4U Fostering is allowed 21 nights respite per year.

 

All requests for respite should first be discussed with us and ideally should not be taken all in one period.