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Respite Services for Families at Risk of Child Abuse and Neglect or Family Disruption
Many families can benefit from a brief respite from caregiving. This is especially true for families experiencing challenges parenting children with special needs, as well as new parents, young parents, or parents without a reliable support system. The following resources explain how respite care services support and strengthen families at risk for child abuse and neglect and how they can help families experiencing family disruptions, such as parental separation or divorce, that may have a negative impact on children.
Respite and Crisis Care (PDF - 101 KB)
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (2007)
Describes the components and benefits of respite programs, characteristics of families that need respite services, and research on the effectiveness of respite programs in reducing the incidence of child maltreatment.
Peer Review Checklist for Respite Programs (PDF - 82 KB)
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (2007)
Lists evaluation criteria and data-gathering suggestions for reviewing a respite program's policies and procedures, staff training materials, and program records. The checklist also includes tips for program observation and interviews with staff, volunteers, and consumers.
Benefits of Planned and Crisis Respite Care (PDF - 67 KB)
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (2004)
Presents results of a survey finding that respite care services reduced the risk for child maltreatment or placement, improved mental health and quality of relationships, and helped parents avoid an inappropriate caregiver or environment for their children.
Care for the Caregivers
Green
Children's Voice, 11, 2002
Emphasizes the need for consistent quality and availability of planned and crisis respite care services, and considers recent research indicating the increased risk of child abuse or neglect for families who do not have adequate support.
Respite in Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CBCAP) (PDF - 283 KB)
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (2004)
Describes how respite and crisis care services fit into the array of child abuse and neglect prevention services.