How to Register

  A Respite contractor is a person who wishes to provide respite supports to individuals with special needs (developmental disability, autism and/or physical disability). He/she works independently of any Respite Network agencies. 

Download printable application form here

In addition,  a Respite Provider must provide the following

1. A Vulnerable sector’s check completed within the last six months.  If you do not have a vulnerable sector's check, please contact the Respite Coordinator to get the appropriate form.

2. Three work related references (contact information and/or reference letters)

3. Repite Contractors must also sign Agreement and release and Consent forms

   • Download Respite Contractor Agreement & Release Form
     

   • Download Respite Contractor Consent Form
     

What is a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check?

• This is a check to screen individuals who intend on working or volunteering with persons who are dependent on others and there is a greater risk of harm than the general population. A Vulnerable Sector Screening check is a more thorough check and is not the same as a Criminal Reference Check. 

• It is completed by the Ontario Provincial Police (in Timmins, it is completed by the local police).

• There is a fee of approximately $25 dollars

• Two pieces of identification must be presented, in person, at the OPP detachment. One piece of identification must include a photo.

  • Acceptable identification: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate,  permanent residency card, certification of Indian status, Canadian Military employment card, International student card, BYID card, baptismal certificate, hunting license, outdoors card, Canadian blood donor card,

  • Not acceptable: OHIP card, SIN card