Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there a fee for this training?
  Both the Respite Provider and Train the Trainer sessions are provided at
  no cost through a grant of the Carroll County Local Management Board.

• What if I can't make all 3 sessions? Is there a make-up session?
  In order to be accepted into the training, you must be able to commit to
  attend the entire series.

• Are CEU's being offered?
  Not at this time.

• Who should attend this training?
  Anyone who has applied and been accepted.

• Will there be a waiting list for the training if it becomes full?
  Yes, there will be a waiting list for spaces that become available in
  the two sessions that are being offered in May and June.

• Will there be additional trainings?
  It is unknown at this time if there will be future trainings.

• Will my name be added to the Maryland Respite Registry? Is there a fee?
  Your name will be added to the Maryland Respite Registry upon completion
  of one of the sessions. No fee will be charged; all graduates of this
  training will automatically be registered.

• What is required once I complete the Train the Provider training?
  It is anticipated and expected that each Respite Provider will provide
  respite to two Carroll County families during FY 2009.

• What is required once I complete the Train the Trainer training?
  It is anticipated and expected that each Respite Trainer will provide
  two respite trainings during FY 2009--one in a location of their choice
  and one in Carroll County.

• Do I have to agree to a certain amount of hours that I will provide a
  family?
  No, that is negotiated between you and the parents.

• Will child care be provided during the sessions?
  A limited amount of child care stipend is available on a first come,
  first serve basis.

• How about lunch and snacks?
  At this time, only snacks will be provided; lunch will be on your own
  (unless additional funds are made available for us to provide lunch).
  There are several restaurants and carry outs within driving distance of
  both training locations.

• How long and when will the "Train the Trainer" sessions be held?
  The 60-to-90-minute "Train the Trainer" sessions will be held at the end
  of each day of the "Train the Provider" training.

• Where will the respite training and train the trainer be held?
  

• May 30, 31, June 7 (9 am to 4 pm each day)
  Carroll County Public Library
  Eldersburg Branch
  6400 Hemlock Drive
  Eldersburg, MD 21784
  http://library.carr.org/about/branches/elc.asp

• June 13, 14, 21 (9 am to 4 pm each day)
  Get Connected Family Resource Center
  Non Profit Building
  255 Clifton Boulevard
  Westminster, MD 21157
  http://www.getconnectedcc.org/directions.htm