Text Box: Volume 1, Issue 1

Text Box:   Those interested in submitting an application may contact the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities at (208)334-2178 or 1(800)544-2433. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2003.   More information is available on their website: www2.state.id.us/icdd/ Text Box:      Applications are now being accepted for individuals who are interested in applying for the Policy in Policymaking Program.  Idaho Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership development program designed to provide information, training, resources and skill building to adults with developmental disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities so they may obtain the best available services for themselves and others.  Text Box:      Although care taking has its rewards, it’s not unusual for family members to take time off from daily responsibilities from time to time.  Families may ask a neighbor, a relative, or a friend to care for their loved one.  While informal systems meet the needs of most situations, when a family member is medically fragile, or emotionally, behaviorally, or physically challenging, finding respite care can be difficult.    A family that is in need of a trained provider will find that resources are limited.  In most cases it will be the family’s responsibility to locate, hire, and train a potential provider.  The process can be overwhelming however, it is important to take your time and shop around.   Text Box:  The following list of questions may help families find a provider that meets their unique needs:   · Are you willing to have a criminal background check? · How would you encourage cooperation?  What would you do if my family member refused to cooperate with you? · What would you do if emergency care were needed? · How should we communicate about issues? · Do you have any specialized training? · How long have you been providing respite care? · Do you have references from other families? Text Box: Information based on “Respite Guide for Families and Providers, A Resourcefor Families and Caregivers of Individuals with Disabilities and Health Care Needs”, Oklahoma Respite Resource Network. For additional information, review the following resources: Nelson, Norma.  Choosing and Using Respite, Guidelines for Adoptive and Foster Parents, http://www.nwae.org/news_respite.html Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Respite Care Checklist;: Community Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities  www2.state.id.us/dhw/index.htm. Contact our office if you would like a copy of the above documents , but do not have access to the internet. Text Box:       The Idaho Careline serves all areas of Idaho.  When families call in a Customer Service Specialist will personally transfer their call directly to the requested resource in their community.  To use the Idaho Careline, call 211 or 1-800-926-2588 (TDD 1-208-332-7205).  For more information access the Careline Website at www.idahocareline.org Text Box:      The Idaho Careline is a free, statewide, bi-lingual telephone service that provides  referrals to private, public, and non-profit health-realated services.  The staff is equipped to direct callers to a broad range of services available statewide including women’s and children’s programs, services for the elderly, primary health care providers, and community services for people with disabilities. Text Box:   Text Box: Partners in Policymaking Text Box: Respite Care….Finding a Provider Text Box: 211 Idaho Careline TelephoneText Box: Se Hable Español. Hands putting puzzle together

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