Become a Respite Care Provider in California

Earn Additional Income as a Host Guardian

Our Respite Care Program

You may be interested in becoming a Foster/Resource Parent but you are not sure if you can do it long term. If that is the case, consider getting certified as a respite care provider to start. 

Our Host Guardian program provides high-quality respite care for foster parents. There are Foster or Resource Parents who have a child in their home but may have to leave on a business trip or another outing and are not able to take the child they are caring for with them. This is where the host guardian, or respite care provider, comes in.

In these cases, we need families that are willing to take the child for a weekend, a week, or up to 14 days. Maybe you have a relative or a friend who is a foster parent and the children already spend time visiting with you. However, your friend or relatives are not able to leave the child with you for even a sleep-over even if the child calls you auntie and is attached to your own children. However, as a Host Guardian or provider of Respite Care, you can help by opening your heart and home on a short term basis without a long commitment.

One of the ways we help our parents and try to make sure they are happy is by arranging respite care for them. It may be that they need to go on a business trip, take a planned vacation, or simply need a few days to decompress and self-nurture. We are committed to the happiness and well-being of our parents, so we actively assist in finding a home where they can leave the children for a few days.

See What Our Parents Have to Say

  • We had the pleasure of working with this foster care and adoption agency and was impressed with the level of care and dedication shown to our family throughout the process. The staff was kind, patient, and professional, and truly went above and beyond to ensure that all of our needs... read more

    Jessica Wells Avatar Jessica Wells

    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 Avatar David Bartley

    Our family has had such a great experience with this agency.

    Angelica Espinoza Avatar Angelica Espinoza
  • Siento que la agencia hace lo mejor para nosotros y sobretodo para tantos niños que lo necesitan

    kayra granados Avatar kayra granados

    Knotts is a great agency full of very caring people! We're very happy that we chose to go with them as our FFA.

    Kasey Gasca Avatar Kasey Gasca

    Please Adopt or foster care kids! They will help you so much! In this Agency! KNOTTSKIDS ! Poor orphans! Abandoned kids!

    Karizzzma Herrera Avatar Karizzzma Herrera
  • I love Knott's family, they have an awesome staff..

    Sandra Adams Avatar Sandra Adams

    Best agency very helpful staffing! Very professional 👏 congratulations

    teeana beckerss Avatar teeana beckerss

    It was an amazing experience.. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. They are available 24/7 and make themselves available for all your needs....The best agency ever....They go above and beyond for the kiddos and the Foster Parents

    Mo Kanthasamy Avatar Mo Kanthasamy
  • Professional with a focus on excellence through training toward best practices! Meeting the needs of the community in real time!

    DLynn Tarvins Avatar DLynn Tarvins

    Me siento muy bien con la Agencia Knotts me siento orgullosa ser parte de esta Agencia

    Blanca Pichardo Avatar Blanca Pichardo

    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 Avatar Elizabeth Ovando

 

Do You Get Paid for Respite Foster Care?

You receive a stipend or reimbursement of the nights you care for a child. This is a win-win for everyone: The Foster Parent gets to rest and self-nurture and you get the satisfaction and emotional reward of helping a child even if it is only for a few days.

You can rest assured that we are here to help you. If you’re interested in how to become a respite foster care provider, please contact our team online or at 909-301-0504 for details on respite care provider qualifications in California.

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