Become a Respite Care Provider in California
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Become a Respite Foster Parent in California
Over 60,000 children are in California’s foster care system, children who would benefit from the nurturing care of a qualified foster parent or respite care provider. Knotts Family Agency understands the importance of a safe and stable environment for children and its impact on their overall growth. In an effort to make healthy family homes accessible to children in foster care, while prioritizing the needs of foster parents, we offer a respite care program that allows care providers to extend a helping hand to both the children and the foster parents.
Our Respite Care Program
Are you interested in becoming a foster or resource parent but unsure if you can do it long-term? Consider getting certified as a respite care provider and becoming a respite foster parent instead.
At Knotts Family Agency, our approach is characterized by compassionate and respectful training aimed at equipping respite foster care parents with the resources they need throughout their foster care journey. Our personalized and parent-centric methodology focuses on supporting and educating aspiring respite foster parents, allowing us to create stable and nurturing environments for children. Our respite foster parent program benefits include:
- Continuous education: We provide continuous training to ensure parents are equipped with the knowledge to provide great care to the children.
- Incentivized training program: We offer additional stipends to respite foster parents pursuing over 40 hours of annual training, showing our commitment to professional and personal growth.
- Schedule flexibility: Our respite care foster parents have flexibility with their own schedules. They’re free to set limits on how many foster children they care for and how many nights per month they are available, whether it is three, 10, or 14 nights.
- Regular check-ins and support: We work with a qualified Counselor or Child-Parent Advocate for regular visits and counseling services.
- Financial transparency: We implement transparent financial protocols, ensuring respite foster parents receive monthly reimbursements appropriate for the children’s individual needs.
- Comprehensive support: In addition to educational and financial support, we offer psychological services and other exclusive VIP perks for respite foster parents.
How to Become a Respite Foster Parent With Knotts Family Agency
California requires respite foster parent applicants to meet the following criteria:
- Minimum age of 21 years
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
- No disqualifying criminal history
- At least one extra bedroom for the foster child or children
- No minimum income requirements, but must be able to manage their own expenses
Application and Approval Process
Becoming a respite care provider with Knotts Family Agency follows a straightforward application in accordance with the Resource Family Approval process. If you qualify for the role based on the state requirements, here’s what’s next:
- Orientation and application
- Background check
- Preapproval training
- Home inspection and interview
- Agency approval
- County clearance
- Child placed in your home
Respite fostering is a noble service. Contact our team if you’re interested in learning more about the program.
See What Our Parents Have to Say
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My social worker Tonya is always helping out and providing support with all my needs for my little fella. The office staff are very helpful and professional always showing concern and empathy. Thank you.
Cindy Poznanski
The person who has been supervising the visits has done an amazing job he truly is the person ideal for his job his name is Jonathan and he really allows my daughter and I to have a good time and he is always super respectful and polite.
Diana Acosta
The agency has a lot of activities for the kids and the staff is reachable 24/7 for any questions and help
Stephanie Ball
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Our experience with Knott’s has been spectacular. They’ve come along side us during our entire process and they treat you like family
David Bartley
Fue muy relajante y Sano para los ninos
ariana talavera
La mejor decision que pude tomar 😇 gracias knotts family agency por sus atenciones!
Allison Maldonado
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Thank you so much for the wonderful halloween event you had for the kids.so much fun
Isabel Banuelos
Siento que la agencia hace lo mejor para nosotros y sobretodo para tantos niños que lo necesitan
kayra granados
I appreciate all the guidance Knotts Family gave me.. which led to me getting my grandson, who was in foster care out of state.
Katina Blair
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I have been with Knotts Agency over 3 years. The staff has always been very professional and has made sure to help take care of any concerns I have ever had. They are always wanting to help make my experience with them is a great... read more
Elizabeth Ovando
Super helpful staff.
Victoria Fonseca
Estoy satisfecha por el servicio y el apoyo que nos brindan como padres de crianza que somos nosotros
lilian Beltran
Do You Get Paid for Respite Foster Care?
Respite care providers receive a stipend or reimbursement for the nights they care for a child. This meaningful compensation allows respite care providers to attend to the children’s needs while giving foster parents time to rest, self-nurture, or settle their personal affairs. On a case-by-case basis, we offer an additional bonus or incentive that is higher than the regular nightly rate. If you agree not to turn down any respite request, we may also offer an incentive.
Our dedicated team at Knotts Family Agency is always here to help you. If you’re interested in becoming part of our foster parent or respite care program, please contact us online or at 805-429-4115 for details on respite care provider qualifications in California.
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