Respite Care
Respite Care
Cholmondeley’s respite care service is designed to best support Canterbury tamariki between the ages of five and 12. However, it can also support independent tamariki aged three or four if they are accompanied by an older sibling.
The respite care service gives tamariki the chance to be tamariki, in a safe learning and play environment set up to feel like a home away from home. After a tamariki has completed the referral process outlined below, they can be booked to stay at Cholmondeley every six to eight weeks, for up to three nights at a time. Every tamariki is different, and the frequency and length of their stay are tailored to their needs.
Read moreRegular planned stays every six to eight weeks are common, though Cholmondeley can also respond quickly to welcome a tamariki already on its books in an emergency situation.
Cholmondeley’s usual respite program takes two intakes per week – one from Monday to Thursday and the second from Thursday to Sunday. During this time, tamariki may stay for one, two, or three nights. Cholmondeley accepts referrals from any whānau, agencies or caregivers who may need support. This means anyone can get in touch to see if Cholmondeley is the right fit for their tamariki.
What it is and who it's for.
Cholmondeley receives a phone call or email enquiring about respite care.
Our Awhi Team acknowledges the referral within two days and may ask for more information to present to Cholmondeley’s clinical panel.
The clinical panel is presented with the referral and decides whether Cholmondeley is the best fit to meet the tamariki’s needs.
If the clinical panel believes Cholmondeley is the right fit we will invite the tamariki to visit the centre with a trusted adult.
If this visit is positive the team will plan an overnight stay for the tamariki.
If this overnight stay is successful, a two-night stay is planned.
If this two-night stay goes well, the tamariki is booked in for regular stays at the centre.
