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Routine tools and resources for caregivers

Find resources to use alongside the family’s routines, prepare questions about the child’s care and explore respite and caregiver support options.

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A grandparent reading a picture book with a young child on the sofa
Example questions · not a care planPreparing to care for a child
Routine
What schedule does the family use?
Comfort
What helps the child settle?
Preferences
What should I know or avoid?
Contacts
Who should I call with questions?
To discuss

Ask the family to explain their routine and share the instructions relevant to your time with the child.

Topics to explore

Questions about your child’s support

Review resources and example goals to discuss with your family and care team.

Following family routines

Use familiar schedules and activities across care settings.

Example goal

Agree on a routine with the family.

With PlaySpace

Browse visual schedules and other routine tools.

Resources

Tools and information you can use

Where to start

Choose a resource for your question

Compare what the directory, referral network and local services overview offer.

  1. When you want ideas
    Resource Directory

    Look for the routine tools and activities the family uses.

  2. When you need a provider
    Navigate Network

    Understand the potential providers on a family’s shortlist.

  3. Close to home
    Local services

    Review respite, childcare and caregiver support options.

Examples, not live listings

Ways to explore your options

  • When you want ideas

    Sharing a bedtime chart

    Ask the family which visual schedule to use while caring for their child.

    Resource Directory
  • Close to home

    Exploring kinship support

    Ask local organizations about groups for grandparents raising grandchildren.

    Local services
  • When you need a provider

    Reviewing a provider shortlist

    Help the family prepare questions about each provider’s experience and approach.

    Navigate Network
Questions

Before you ask.

Can caregivers use the same resources as parents?

Yes. The directory is free to browse. Ask the family which routines and activities they want you to use.

Are there resources for foster and kinship carers?

Look for resources on routines, trauma-informed care and caregiver support. Discuss what is appropriate with the child’s care team.

Can I search for respite care here?

The local services page explains service types; it does not list live respite openings. Ask local organizations about availability and eligibility, or explore the Resource Directory.

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Find resources for your family

Explore resources, provider matches or local options at your own pace.

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