Exchange respite is negotiated and arranged between licensed foster parents and does not include payment by CA. The specific guidelines are:
- You must remain within the terms issued on your license (capacity, age, gender and number of children),
- You must notify the child’s caseworker of the plan to exchange respite services before the respite takes place,
- The caseworker must verify there are no licensing complaints pending which would disqualify the respite provider from caring for the child,
- The caseworker will inform the respite provider of any special needs of the child, supervision requirements and safety issues prior to initiating respite.