Short break or respite foster care means looking after foster children for short periods of time. This can be anything from one day to a few weeks.
This type of foster care is sometimes used for children with disabilities.
Respite foster care is often used:
- to give their parents a break
- to help the child to develop relationships with other people.
If you are interested in becoming a foster carer please contact us by email fostering@stchris.org.uk, phone 0800 234 6282, or register online.
Or for more information on making placements with St Christopher's fostering services please click here or contact us on 0800 234 6282 or at fosteringduty@stchris.org.uk.