Caring Network

In-home respite provider training • A program of Easter Seals Wisconsin

Easter Seals Wisconsin is creating a statewide "Caring Network" of highly trained respite care providers who will have the required skills to provide in-home respite care for individuals with a variety of disabilities including highly challenging behaviors, and basic medical and personal care needs. This comprehensive training program will include a two-day training session and training manual, and an optional supervised weekend hands-on practicum at Easter Seals Respite Camp in Wisconsin Dells. The ultimate goal is to address the shortage of qualified in-home respite care providers in Wisconsin and eventually develop an online referral source for families and caregivers to access these trained providers in their communities.

Who Should Attend Caring Network Training?

• Current in-home respite providers
• College students interested in becoming respite providers
• Educators wanting more information
• Parents looking for more tips on working with their child
• Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of in-home respite care or developing their skills in interacting with people with disabilities and challenging behaviors

Where: Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite Camp: 1550 Waubeek Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Food and Dorm-style Lodging included on-site.

Caring Network Training

Caring Network Level One: Classroom Training • April 8-9, 2010, Cost: $225

Participants will participate in training modules (see description) that provide information one might need to know to be thoroughly prepared as an in-home respite provider. Learn how to interact effectively with a person needing care, from individuals with challenging behaviors to individuals with physical disabilities and personal care needs. Upon completion of the two-day classroom training, participants will earn a certificate of attendance at Caring Network training.

Caring Network Level Two: Classroom Training AND Hands-On Practicum • Cost: $325

Classroom Training April 8-9, 2010; Hands-on Practicum one of these dates: April 16-18, April 30-May 2, or May 14-16, 2010

Upon completion of classroom training, attendees will participate in a hands-on practicum at an Easter Seals Respite Camp Weekend. Under the supervision of the Director of Respite Services, participants will work one-on-one with individuals with disabilities, putting together all that was learned in the classroom.

Optional One Day Training: CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Community First Aid • April 10, 2010, Cost: $100

Optional full day class resulting in two American Red Cross certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

For more information or to register online contact Val Croissant, Director of Respite Services, 608-254-2502, vcroissant@wi.easterseals.com.

Description of Caring Network Training Modules

Frequently Asked Questions