What is the Emergency Respite Child Care Service?

The emergency respite child care service has been implemented to "support family well-being of deployed CF members and relieve some of the stressors related to child care".

Purpose

To provide the spouse/caregiver of a CF member with emergency respite child care when the CF member is away on duty.

Guidelines

• Emergency respite child care is available to CF families when it has been determined that a period of respite is absolutely essential for the family's continued health and well-being, (i.e. critical to the mental health of the child or caregiver).
• C/MFRCs are authorized to fully fund up to 72 hours (need not be continuous) of emergency respite child care.
• Families in need of ongoing emergency respite care (i.e. long term physical and /or mental disability) are required to develop a plan.

How do I access Emergency Respite Child Care?

To access emergency respite child care just call the MFRC at 422-2000 ext. 3352 and ask for the Emergency Childcare Coordinator.

Who will look after my children?

MFRC Gagetown will access a licensed daycare, home health agency or a registered MFRC child care provider to care for your child/ren.