RESPITE

Description
This service is generally used due to a brief planned or emergency absence, or when the primary caregiver is available, but temporarily physically unable to care for or supervise the recipient for a brief period of time.
Who Can Receive
Respite care is a service that provides supportive care and supervision to recipients under the age of 21 years when the primary caregiver is unable to perform the duties of a caregiver.
Respite care for recipients age 21 years or older is available as a part of the personal supports service family.

Place of Service
Respite care can be provided in the recipient’s family home, while involved with activities in the community, or receive respite services in a licensed group home, foster home, or assisted living facility (ALF).