What is Respite Fostering?

Respite fostering gives other foster parents or birth families a temporary, much-needed break. By becoming a respite foster carer, you enable a family to take advantage of a well-earned break, by watching over foster children for a few days or a week, usually on the weekends or during school breaks. There may be occasions where there are plans in place for this to be a regular occurrence with the same child every few weeks, or you could be providing respite care to multiple different children in this period.

What are the benefits of respite fostering?

• Allowing foster carers or parents to take a break.
• Offering assistance to foster families who require a little respite due to elevated stress levels.
• Each foster parent is unique, possessing unique abilities and attributes. A child or young person can have the opportunity for brief new experiences when they are placed with respite foster parents.

Being a respite foster carer is a really fulfilling and specialised career. By providing the child/young person with a home away from home, you’re enabling them to flourish.
Beacon Fostering offers first-rate assistance and training, so our respite foster caregivers are not doing this alone. You are supported by a skilled local team, a committed  Social Worker, round-the-clock guidance with our 24/7 support, and first-rate training provided locally.

If you’re interested in fostering. Sign up now.