Volunteer Interim Care Providers care for a newborn baby in their own homes under the guidance and supervision of Spence-Chapin staff. Each Provider family is screened and certified by the organization. A baby may remain in care for several days or several weeks. The Provider is a person who is dependable, nurturing, committed to making a difference in the life of a child and believes in the mission and values of the organization.

Interim Care Providers are Required to: 

• Provide a safe and nurturing family atmosphere 
• Give each infant the attention and care that they need, to promote healthy development and attachment
• Document milestones by taking pictures and writing down observations
• Attend trainings quarterly
• Participate, if requested by Spence-Chapin, in any scheduled visitation with birth parents or adoptive parents
• Attend all well-baby visits and medical appointments