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The Respite Center
The Respite Center is a unique program in Dane County working with families in times of stress or crisis to preserve the parent/child relationship through the provision of quality, nurturing child care and short term counseling and support for parents, 24-hours a day.
Description:
The Respite Center provides child care by appointment 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to families in Dane County who are experiencing high levels of stress and are in need of additional support. Children ages 0 - 14 stay at the center for short visits, typically 4 - 16 hours. Skilled child care specialists and well-trained volunteers meet the physical and emotional needs of children in an environment designed to reduce stress and promote positive social interactions. The Respite Center's home-like atmosphere offers safety and comfort to children. Parents receive support in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. Staff social workers schedule child care, provide short-term counseling, and give community referrals.
History:
In 1978, a consortium of day care centers applied for a federal grant to start a respite program for the families they served. In 1978, they received a 3-year grant to provide respite services. Red Caboose Daycare became the manager of the grant. With the City of Madison's help they purchased a house on Williamson St. to house the program. On January 1, 1979 the Respite, Emergency, Crisis Child Care Program opened its door. From 1979 until 1984 the Respite Center was a program of the Red Caboose Daycare Center. Management issues and funding streams caused an amicable parting of ways. In 1984, the Respite Center became its own 501c3 not-for-profit agency.
Contact people:
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Paula Evenson, Program Manager, 608-244-5730, (email)
Meg Miller, Director, 608-244-5730, (email)
Sharon Kilfoy, Program Specialist, 608-244-5730 |
Office fax number: 608-244-5780
Address:
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2120 Fordem Ave. Suite 180Madison, WI 53704(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.respitecenter.org
Directions:
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From East Johnson, turn North onto Fordem Ave. The Respite Center is located in the Family Centers Building, approximately 1/2 mile down Fordem Ave, across the street from Webcrafters. The Respite Center entrance is off of McGuire St.. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: busline #2--stop varies, 1-2 minute walk |
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| Last updated on June 2, 2009 |
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