“Parents are the center of a child’s universe. When parents forget to take care of themselves, falter and wear out, the family wears out. And the children go nowhere.”
– Foster Cline
Who is this program for: Parents currently using therapeutic parenting, those who have attended a family bonding camp, or those who have taken our therapeutic parenting course.
Program details: Opportunities for parents to practice self-care, rest & relax, and spend time with family and friends, and opportunities for children with RAD and other attachment issues to work on behaviours, chores, life skills, and developmental activities in the care of a trained professional.
Respite providers will handle behavioural issues that arise and supervise all chores, restitutions, daily routines, and structured activities, giving parents the opportunity to focus on bonding, attachment, and family fun.
Availability: Dates are available year-round. In-home stays can range from 4 – 8 days, depending on the family’s needs.
Cost: $185-$200/day + travel expenses of provider.
Where is this program available: Anywhere! We strive to help families in all areas and locations.
Questions? info@theradishranch.org
Benefits of respite care include:
- self-care for parents
- time for bonding
- time to breathe and release tension
- 24/7 behaviour interventions
- support!
- time to spend with healthy siblings
- time to run errands, go for coffee, or visit family!
- physical, emotional, and instrumental support
- …and more!
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world” Anne Frank