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RESPITE PROGRAM

Respite Program

 

Beginning July 2026, Marin Foster Care is proud to launch a respite program to help support resource parents in Marin County. Respite care can provide a much-needed opportunity to rest, attend appointments, spend time with other children, or simply take a short break while ensuring your youth is cared for by a trusted provider.

Respite Care Funding Guidelines

  • Respite care funding is available for children currently in foster care.

  • Each foster youth is eligible for up to 80 hours of respite care per year.

  • Reimbursement is available at a rate of $16 per hour, up to a maximum of 4 hours per day (maximum $64 per day).

 

Example:
If your youth stays with a provider for 3 nights, that equals:

  • 4 reimbursable hours per day

  • 12 total reimbursable respite hours

 

Funds can be used to:

  • Pay licensed resource providers (other resource families) directly, or

  • Reimburse the cost of a local babysitter.

 

Important Reminders:

  • Please submit the reimbursement form within 30 days of using respite care.

  • If you use the same provider multiple times in one month, you may combine those dates on a single form.

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