Respite Care Breathing Space: Heart Gallery of Lane County

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BREATHING SPACE
(Respite Care)

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WHAT IS BREATHING SPACE?

Breathing Space, a unique program through A Family for Every Child, allows individuals in our community to volunteer and provide respite for youths and their families.

Whether you are available to take a child for a weekend, giving a break to the family, or attend ball games after school, many unique opportunities await your involvement!

Please contact us to share with us the ways you think you could help.

Lisa Long
541-343-2856

Heart Gallery Breathing Space Volunteer Program Application

Parent Checklist

Background check and fingerprinting, through DHS, required for all respite providers.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Life Skills Partners
Share your knowledge in areas such as cooking, cleaning, automotive, self-care, volunteering, gardening, animal care, painting, or art with current/former foster youth.

Weekend Warriors
Care for youths on planned weekends to give families some breathing space.

Time-out Parents
Care for youths for up to a few weeks to give caregivers more breathing space.

Emergency Parents
Care for youth on short notice when emergencies arise.

Fun-Time Coordinator
Develop regularly occurring, fun activities for youth such as movie, craft, game, or sport nights.

Drop-in Center
Help provide breathing space for older youth by helping with weekly activities.

Volunteer Drivers
Transport youths to events such as doctor appointments, sporting events, and activity nights.