A foster mother cares for two special needs preschool children and becomes abnormally tired. She receives a special foster care board rate for the extra services she provides. Her doctor has told her that she needs a vacation and she informs the social worker. However, she does not wish to give up caring for the children. The best approach for the worker to take is to
A. recognize the foster mother's need for a vacation and make temporary arrangements for the care of the children.
B. suggest that the special foster care board can be used for babysitting relief.
C. find a new home for the children as the foster mother's health is failing.
D. try to find out if there is another way to deal with the mother's exhaustion.
A. recognize the foster mother's need for a vacation and make temporary arrangements for the care of the children.
Providing respite for foster parents who care for special needs children has received growing acceptance. Successful placements are difficult to arrange. It is in the agency's interest to maintain support for foster families.
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