Respite Care
Respite
Care
Temcare has responded to the care needs of children for over forty years.
Currently, we have a range of volunteers who take children into their homes for
usually a weekend on a regular basis. This provides a needed break to many
families in the community while offering children a loving and caring
environment.
Who
are the children
Temcare provides short term care for children aged 0-15 years. Usually
from difficult family circumstances, children are referred to Temcare from
various sources and are placed with couples, singles or families. Wherever
possible and appropriate, Temcare will place sibling groups together.
Temcare receives over 300 enquiries for placements each year. Likewise,
over 300 placements are arranged for new and existing clients.
Who
are the volunteers
Temcare caregivers are assessed in accordance with Foster Care
guidelines. They undertake police and character checks and are given
ongoing training and support. With larger requests for respite care now
than ever before, caregivers have an important part to play in the well-being of
many families in the community.
Becoming a Respite Carer
As a Christian-based organisation, Temcare is seeking Christians who are
willing and able to serve in this way. A social worker is more than happy
to discuss this with you further and can be contacted on (03) 9790 6018.
Alternatively, an expression of interest can be lodged by clicking here.
Every child is important and every carer who opens their heart and home is an
important member of the Temcare team.
But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and
said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them;
for of such is the kingdom of God." Mk 10:14
| 
