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| How long can my child stay with a respite or crisis child care provider? |
Each child’s length of stay in the Crisis Child Care Program is determined on an individual basis, not to exceed 72 hours per placement.
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| Is Crisis Child Care like Foster Care? |
No. Crisis Child Care Program services are voluntary, confidential, and parents retain all parental rights. No one knows your child has been placed but you. No one else may pick up your child without your express permission.
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| My provider is ill, and I cannot miss work. Can Crisis Child Care help me? |
While The Crisis Child Care Program understands your need to be at work, we are not funded to provide care while you are working. We will be glad to offer a list of temporary providers you may hire as a substitute for your regular caregiver. For ongoing childcare needs we will link you with HACAP’s Child Care Resource and Referral program.
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| How does Crisis Child Care promote self-sufficiency? |
Crisis Child Care staff endeavor to help families eliminate the need to live from one crisis to another. The staff assists families in identifying underlying causes of stress, and mobilizes all available resources in securing additional assistance. By working together to find solutions to their needs, Crisis Child Care staff help to foster each family's development of financial and emotional self-sufficiency.
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| What is a crisis? |
A crisis situation may include, but is not limited to:
- Domestic abuse
- Medical emergencies
- Housing Problems
- Death in the family
- High levels of stress
All Crisis Child Care placements are dependent upon the availability of providers.
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| What supplies will my children need to take with them when they are placed in crisis care? |
It is your responsibility to supply formula, diapers, any special dietary needs, and clothing your children may need during their stay in the Crisis Child Care Program. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided for each child. If you have infants or toddlers, please remember to bring their pacifiers, special blankets, cups, or other familiar items that will provide comfort.
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| Who can provide Crisis Child Care or Respite Care? |
In order to provide Crisis Child Care for children in their home, providers must be registered with the State of Iowa, complete at least 24 hours of approved training, and go through an application process. A complete list of requirements and the application process can be found in the ‘Forms’ section of this website.
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| Who is eligible for Crisis Child Care? |
Linn or Jones County families with children ages newborn through fourteen may be eligible for Crisis Child Care Program services. All placements are dependent on the availability of providers.
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