Respite and Emergency Shelter Care
Gibault's Respite Care program provides planned relief for foster parents and other caregivers for a period of less than five days in duration. Respite Care provides a safe and structured therapeutic setting. Respite Care may also provide case management, educational services, and crisis counseling. Therapy services may be provided upon request and at an additional cost.
Gibault's Emergency Shelter Care program provides emergency and temporary services for children and adolescents who are victims of neglect or abuse, runaways, in need of temporary placement, or awaiting alternative placements. Emergency Shelter Care provides a safe and structured therapeutic setting for unplanned placements for a period of less than 60 days in duration. Emergency Shelter Care may also provide case management, educational services and crisis counseling. Therapy services may be provided upon request and at an additional cost.
Gibault's Respite Care and Emergency Shelter Care programs offer services to males and females ages 6-18, in good physical health with a measured IQ of at least 70.
Respite Care and Emergency Shelter Care are not appropriate for children with the following: severe mental health issues requiring psychiatric treatment, well established patterns of aggressions and violence, and chronic or serious medical problems requiring close medical supervision.
Clients involved in Respite Care and Emergency Shelter Care programs are exposed to a variety of programs and services designed to meet their individual needs. The following services are available: