Definition Of Respite Care

Answer: Respite care - this is similar to short term and is used for a specific reason - ie to provide temporary relief for both the family and child - this is not normally used in emergency situations but is a planned arrangement. This type of arrangement is often put into place for family where a child has special needs - this enables the family to have a break from the 24/7 care so often needed in these situations.
Short term - these are often used for children whose parents are unable to look after them for a short period of time. The single parent may have an illness which means they are not able to care for the child during this time and whilst they recover. These short term placements usually have a set time which is agreed by the social