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FOSTER PARENT

QUESTIONS ABOUT RPPS RPPS SUPPORT OCCASIONAL CAREGIVER ROUTINE CAREGIVER VOLUNTEER

Who introduces the caregiver to my family?

Child Family Family FaithBridge/ CoC

What is the caregiver’s relationship to my family?

New Relationship, nonrelative of foster family

Existing relationship, can be relative of FP

Existing relationship, can be relative of FP

New Relationship

Who ensures the child is kept safe?

Foster Family Foster Family FaithBridge / Foster Family FaithBridge

Is there any approval paperwork required?

No No Yes - routine Caregiver

Paperwork Yes - volunteer Packet

How often can the caregiver provide support?

No Limit No more than 3 occasions in

child’s lifetime No Limit (if more than 3

occasions) No limit

Will I see this person listed in the portal?

No No Yes -will be matched to the

foster parent Yes

Is overnight care allowed? Yes – no more than 2

consecutive nights without DFCS written approval

Yes - no more than 2 consecutive nights without

DFCS written approval

Yes - no more than 2 consecutive nights without

DFCS written approval No

Is completion of the RPPS Log required?

Yes No No No

Are there any training requirements?

No No No Yes - volunteer Training

Are internet safety checks required?

No No Yes Yes

RPPS & ROUTINE CAREGIVER POLICY