Family Respite Services

Big Wiggle Fest is Saturday, August 14th at the Riverside Sportsmen Club from 7 to 1.

Bigg Wiggle plays anything from Black Eyes Peas to Aerosmith to keep the festival rockin'!

There's still time to practice your putting and get some friends together for the 1st annual GLISC/FRS Golf Tournament.  The tournament will be on Wed. July 21st, at Kingsville Golf and Country Club, honouring the memory of Hannah McCann.  We'll be raising funds for families who have children with phGOLFlogo72.JPGysical disabilities in Windsor and Essex County.

August 21st will be a great day for a scavenger hunt ride in the County of Essex!  Join us on your motorcycle or in your car.  There will be a family fun route, a motorcycle route and a adult explorer route.  This is our 5th annual Robert's Ride and Rally, with funds being raised to provide short breaks for families who have children with disabilities.  Check out the website at www.robertsrideandrally.com

The 11th Annual Walk on Erie was once again a great success.  Thanks to all the restaurants who fed us so well, to the sponsors and to the donors who contributed items for the silent auction and raffle baskets and to our volunteers.  Over $18,000 was raised! These funds are used to provide direct short break care for children with disabilities.

Annual Report 2009-2010Family Respite Services focused on several important areas over the last year. The value of respite services continues to be demonstrated in Windsor Essex area.  Download the 2009 - 2010 annual report to read how FRS has continued to support and strengthen families.

Here is your opportunity to share your respite stories with others!  The Respite Learning Portal is seeking stories from caregivers to be published on the site and to possibly win the "Story of the Month" prize.

The "Story of the Month" will be selected at the end of each month.

Submissions should be 500 words or less.

Please email your story, name and contact information to  respite@safeguards-training.net

Next submission deadline is Wednesday July 23rd!

Walk on Erie PhotosClick this link to view photos from the Walk on Erie

Please download the latest payment submission calendar for July to October 2010.  Important dates are noted including holidays.

Family Respite Services has updated the 'How to Apply' section for individuals looking to become a respite provider.  Please take the time to read, or download the revised information on our website.

Link: http://www.familyrespite.org/respite-home-support-worker-respite-provider-role-and-responsibilities

Link: http://www.familyrespite.org/on-line-training-information-screening-process

Topics discussed will include

• How to develop a working relationship with families.
• How to develop a respectful environment for the people we support

Bring a pen and paper if you would like to take notes

Please ensure that you have reliable transportation

Please ensure you have an accurate bus schedule with correct pickup and drop off locations by contacting Transit Windsor