The program provides regular planned short term respite care for Jewish children aged 0-16 years with another Jewish volunteer family. The program helps in situations where children are at risk due to factors including
- Families experiencing loss or disruption or illness or feeling isolated
- Parents who are having difficulties managing children
- Families involved in a situation of child abuse or domestic violence
The program provides a positive link for a family with another Jewish family in the community. It also provides a different experience of family and relationships for children who may have had many difficulties in their own family.
The volunteer family are assessed, screened, trained and supervised by JewishCare’s professional staff.
If you want to know how you can make a substantial difference to a child in the community and are prepared to make commitment of 48 hours every fortnight or
every month for an initial contracted period of twelve months 12 months or more - volunteer for JewishCare.
