When the challenges of caregiving become overwhelming, our trained respite caregivers at The Ark Child Placing Agency step in, offering temporary relief to foster and adoptive families. This invaluable service not only ensures the well-being of the children but also supports the mental and emotional health of dedicated caregivers. It’s a compassionate approach that strengthens the fabric of our community, creating a network of care and understanding.
Respite Care Pre-Screening Requirements
The Ark Child Placing Agency will pre-screen all foster parent applicants for eligibility prior to the beginning of the home study process. All foster family applications will initially submit a completed data collection form to the agency. Applications are pre-screened based on the following criteria.
- Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. and provide documentation of such. If no high school diploma or G.E.D. be able to pass a agency assessment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age as indicated on the copy of the birth certificate.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent residents, or other qualified aliens as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641 (b)
- If married, marriage license must be provide. If divorced, a divorced degree must be provided.
- Must provide income statements demonstrating ability to care for youth with verifiable income that demonstrates earnings above established federal poverty line for family size.
- Must successfully complete required agency orientation.
Respite Care Home Requirements
Applications must have a home and adequate room to house a child, that allows him/her privacy and meets LICENSING STANDARDS. A bedroom must have at least 40sq feet of space for each occupant and no more than 4 occupants are permitted in one bedroom. Single occupant bedroom must have at least 80sq feet of floor of floor space. All children must have his/her own bed and place to store their belongings.
- Applicants must provide utility bills to verify their address.
- Applicants must provide homeowners or rental insurances.
- Applicants must provide a floor p;an of the home showing the dimensions and purpose of the home, identifying indoor area for children’s use photographs must accompany the floor plan.
- Applications must provide an approved fire inspection.
- Applications must provide an approved health inspection.
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