Children's Respite Provider - Montgomery County

What is Children's Respite?

By becoming a Respite Provider, you’ll be welcoming a child into your home on a temporary basis. Your compassionate support and care for a child with a mental health challenge will ensure an enjoyable respite experience while providing an opportunity for their primary caregiver to focus on their own wellness with full confidence.

Are there different types of respite?

Yes! We will help you determine which Respite option best suits your capabilities:

• Planned Respite is planned two weeks in advance, giving care recipients an opportunity to meet with their host family before the program begins.
• Emergency Respite is generally used when care recipients or their loved ones are experiencing a crisis or emergency and a home is needed right away.

How can I learn more about Children's Respite?

Read about the requirements and benefits of supporting a family through children's respite below. Then fill out an inquiry form by clicking the link at the bottom. An Onboarding Specialist will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have and walk you through the application process if you choose to proceed at this time.

You can also learn more by clicking this link:

Click here to learn more about Becoming a Provider at Access Services!

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a home or apartment that could accommodate a child
• Be able to obtain PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for all household members age 18 and up
• Willingness to complete trainings to benefit the health and well-being of the child placed with you
• All household members need to complete a physical exam

Benefits

1. We believe strongly in the matching process. You get to choose who comes to stay with you.
2. Generous stipends available starting at $100/night (taxed)
3. Sign-on and referral bonuses available!

Access services is known for being a supportive organization and we provide training, assistance, and twenty-four-hour on-call support with access to our Mobile Crisis Unit.

Please click on the button below to fill out an inquiry request for more information about Children's Respite.