Lifespan Caring Network Training
Easter Seals Wisconsin and Respite Care Association of Wisconsin are 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.
The ultimate goal of the training is to address the shortage of qualified in-home respite care providers in Wisconsin and expand an online referral source for families and caregivers to access these trained providers in their communities.
An online training is being develope as well as mini-courses consisting of half-day trainings on more specific topics. These trainings will be conducted at locations across the state.
Mini-Courses
These four-hour mini-course trainings will take place in different locations across the state. The mini-courses are designed to deliver information and education to respite care providers and family caregivers on the topic of challenging behaviors
Cost: $10.00 fee covers facilitator, meals and materials
Time: 12:30-4:30, Thursdays (locations vary, please see below)
For more information please contact Deenah Givens at Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, 608.222.2033 or eneal@respitecarewi.org
Who Should Attend The Trainings?
- Current in-home respite providers
- Anyone interested in becoming a respite provider, including College students
- 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
Training Schedule
April 19, 2012 - LaCrosse
May 17,2012 - Marinette
June 14, 2012 - Wausau
July 19, 2012 - Superior
September 20, 2012 - Menomonie
October 18, 2012 - Appleton
January 17, 2013 - Madison
February 21, 2013 - Kenosha
March 21, 2013 - Platteville
April 18, 2013 - Milwaukee
May 16, 2013 - Fond du lac
June 20, 2013 - Janesville
Lifespan Respite Care Registry
Upon completion of the trainings, you will have an option of having your name and contact information listed on the Lifespan Respite Care Registry, a resource for families and caregivers to search for trained respite care providers in their communities.
The Lifespan Caring Network Training is supported by the U.S. Administration on Aging’s Lifespan Respite Care Program, Project #90LR0022/01. Click here for information about the Lifespan grant