Click here to download an application for RESPITE SERVICES (Pdf) *See instructions on how to submit your application at bottom of this page.
RESPITE SERVICES
We want you, the parent or caregiver to relax and regroup. You need time to your- self in order to be the best parent you can be. This “time off” is essential in providing a calm, stable home. Our trained Respite Providers will care for your child(ren) so you need not worry.
United Parents offers several respite op- tions for all budgets.
1. Respite for parents whose children have mental/emotional/behavioral problems. Families pay on a sliding scale, usually $2-$5 an hour for up to ten hours a month of respite care. The balance is subsidized by Ventura Co. Behavioral Health (through a SAMHSA grant).
2. Crisis respite may be available, de- pending on staffing, for emergencies. This could be used for a few hours when a child is ill, suspended, or in need of a one-on-one companion
3. If your child does not qualify for this
program, regularly scheduled respite is always available at $17 per hour.
Our Respite Providers mentor older children and help them to find suitable outside activities within your neighborhood.
Monthly activities for our respite kids are scheduled throughout Ventura County.
How the Respite program works:
1. Call for an application.
2. We will call you for an appointment, come to your home, meet you and your Family and have you meet your Respite Provider.
3. If your child has special needs, we will discuss and document medications and any other accommodations. We will also ask about your home rules and restrictions on media (videos, games, movies).
4. You can then set up regularly scheduled appointments with the respite worker.
5. You let the respite worker know if you want your child to remain home or if going out is OK.
6. You must use this time to enjoy, relax and socialize! It’s a great stress reducer.
7. Your respite worker will be professional, but fun; engaging and good at setting limits. They will model good social skills and redirect poor behavior.
Click here to download an application for RESPITE SERVICES (Pdf)
To expedite Respite Services, print off the application, fill it out as completely as possible and then fax application to: (805) 384-1080 (Att: Respite Supervisor)
If you prefer, you may call our office and request to have a Respite application mailed to your home or office.
Call United Parents today for more information (805) 384-1555