FREERESPITECARE

ages of 6 and 15 and you could use a Saturday afternoon, a full day or an overnight off, respite could be for you.
 * Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health** is offering FREE respite care. If you have a child or children receiving mental health services between the

There are two programs to choose from: //Respite Program 1//: Boys and Girls Club Saturday afternoon respite program at a Boy’s and Girl’s Club in four different areas of the city. The hours are 12:00 noon to 5:00pm, and the ages are 6 – 15. All participants receive a free membership to the Boys and Girls Club. First Saturday Program: January 31st. You MUST pre-register.

//Respite Program 2//: Family Care Children are matched with an appropriate foster family who will provide weekend respite services. The families work for and their homes are approved by two agencies, Wordsworth and Silver Springs. The respite families are trained, licensed and have all state required child serving clearances. Your child can stay a full day, overnight, or for the weekend. First Available Weekend: February 7th. You MUST pre-register.

To request additional written information & a registration form please call any of these numbers: //**215-685-4734 215-685-4746 215-685-5502**//

(Posted by Gabbie: 2/5/09)