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Certified Respite Care
Be a safe, caring adult in a child’s life, creating positive experiences and lasting memories!
Certified Respite Providers Offer
Meaningful Support to:
Children and Youth
by providing nurturing and safe short-term care that can have a lasting impact on a child’s life
Caregivers
by providing parents and resource (foster) parents with the critical opportunity to recharge, reducing burnout and strengthening their ability to provide the best care for the children in their home
The Process to Become a Certified Respite Provider
The process of becoming a Certified Respite Provider begins when a prospective applicant inquires with Every Child or ODHS Child Welfare.
Interested in Respite
- Submit an inquiry
- Talk to an ODHS Champion
- Complete an application
Certification Process
- Pass a background checks
- Complete home visit & interview
- Complete respite training
- Become approved!
Approval & Ongoing Support
- Begin supporting children & youth in care
- Receive compensation for your time
- Participate in a home visit every 180 days
- Renewal at 2 years
