Respite care provides a series of pre-planned short term placements of a particular child with the same carer. The length and timing of the arrangements can vary according to the specific needs of the child and their family.
The respite carer scheme has been established for the benefit of the children and their families. For children to be placed within the scheme there has often been some family crisis or problem for which they need some support or assistance. This includes a family illness, the parents finding the child's behaviour very difficult to handle or the parent is not coping. Respite care offers a break or a series of breaks that could act to prevent a family breakdown or the child being placed in foster care.
The true value of the respite carer scheme is that it seeks to maintain a child in their own home and helps to keep families together.
Telephone: 0161 770 3790
Fax: 0161 770 3377
E-mail: socs.children-services.fieldwork@oldham.gov.uk
Address: Children’s Assessment Team, Children Services, Royton Town Hall, Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6QG
Opening Hours: 8.40am to 5.00pm Mon-Fri