respite foster Care

Requirements of San Mar Respite Care Providers

The San Mar Respite Care Providers must comply with all relevant regulations as specified in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). These include:

• At least 21 years of age
  
• Washington County, Maryland resident(s)
  
• Four written references
  
• Criminal background investigations on all persons over the age of 18 living in the home
  
• Child Protective Services background investigations on all persons over the age of 18 living in the home
  
• Physical examination (including tuberculosis test) of each family member prior to certification and every two years thereafter
  
• Fire Marshal inspection of home (pre-service, any time you move to a new residence, and when there appears to be a dangerous situation)
  
• Environmental Health Approval of water and septic systems annually
  
• Proof of marriage or divorce status
  
• Proof of home insurance
  
• Proof of auto insurance
  
• Proof of current vaccines for all pets
  
• Reliable vehicle and telephone
  
• Separate bedroom for respite care child
  
• CPR and First Aid certification
  
• 24 hours of approved pre-service training (both parents)
  
• 20 hours of approved training annually (both parents)
  
• Non-Certified Copy of driving record

Training Requirements

• Understanding Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
• CPR and First Aid
  
• Crisis Response Training
  
• Child Abuse, Neglect and Mandated Reporting
  
• Benefits of Healthy Structure and Nurture
  
• San Mar’s Model of a Culture of Care
  
• Child Developmental Stages
  
• Understanding Grief and Loss
  
• Behavioral Modification Strategies
  
• Working with Attachment Disordered Children and Youth
  
• Medication Management
  
• Teamwork
  
• The Development of an accepting attitude with regard to biological parent-child relationships
  
• Heath and Safety Practices related to Universal Precautions
  
• Documentation