KIT (Knowledge, Ideas, and Tools) for Respite Providers
You’ve completed your respite training—now what? This course is designed to help you confidently take the next step and turn your training into meaningful work.
In How to Market Yourself as a Respite Provider, you’ll learn how respite care is funded in Wisconsin and how to position yourself to connect with families actively searching for support. We’ll walk you through identifying your ideal population, creating a polished resume, building a professional online presence, understanding agency vs. independent work options, and navigating funding sources such as CLTS, Family Care, IRIS, and private pay.
You’ll also learn how to utilize tools like the RCAW Respite Care Registry to increase your visibility and connect directly with caregivers .
If you’re ready to stand out, build trust, and confidently promote your skills as a trained respite provider, this course will give you the practical tools and knowledge to get started.
This course covers what you need to know if you want to be an independent respite provider (not employed by an agency). You will learn about four funding sources and how to become an independent respite provider for each (IRIS, Family Care, CLTS, Private Pay). We will go in-depth on how to become an approved provider for CLTS as a sole proprietor. The last section of this course will discuss some best practices to consider when starting your own business as a sole proprietor.
This information is available in two ways: Video Webinar or Online Training Module.
Other resources:
Resources & Links
- Steps to becoming a CLTS Sole Proprietor
- ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center: Products & Publications
- Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA)
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS): Finding An Aging & Disability Resources Center
- Wisconsin Department of Justice – Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS)
- State of Wisconsin – Department of Workforce Development: Wage Comparison
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS): Home and Community-Based Services Waivers
- Wisconsin Department of Health Service (DHS): Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program