Family Services of America

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North Carolina Teachers: Become a Paid Respite Caregiver for Foster Children

Family Services of America is expanding services and training educators to provide short-term foster care support with flexible scheduling and full agency backing.

When the Bell Rings… Some Children Don't Go Home to Stability.

As an educator, you see the signs. The student who:

You already build structure. You already support trauma. You already create safety.

Family Services of America is launching a Teacher Respite Initiative — inviting educators to provide short-term care for foster children who need temporary stability.

What Is Respite Care?

Respite Caregivers provide temporary care for children in foster care during:

Weekends

School Breaks

Evenings

Short Stabilization Periods

You choose your availability.

You maintain your teaching career.

You receive full training and ongoing support.

Why Teachers Make Exceptional Respite Caregivers

You understand behavior management.

You implement structure naturally.

You recognize trauma triggers.

You document professionally.

You build trust quickly.

Your existing skills make you uniquely qualified to provide short-term stability for children who need it most.

We Don't Just Recruit. We Equip.

Trauma-Informed Care Training
Licensing & Background Support
Ongoing Case Management
24/7 On-Call Agency Support
Competitive Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling

You will never navigate this alone.

Let's Clarify What This Is — And What It's Not.

This Is NOT:

This IS:

A Trusted Agency Serving North Carolina Families Since 2010

Family Services of America is a licensed child placement agency providing foster care and behavioral health services across North Carolina.

We partner with schools, families, and communities to create stability for children in crisis.

Take the First Step.

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First Name*

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Are You:

Retired Teacher

School Staff

Counselor

Other Educator

I would like to receive information about becoming a Respite Caregiver.

Teachers Needed for Upcoming Contract Expansion — Get Information Today