Respite

Short-term care services provided to a person when the person’s primary caregiver is absent or needs relief.

Primary caregiver(s): Person or people principally responsible for the care and supervision of the person who receives services.

In-home respite: Respite provided in the person’s home or place of residence.

Out-of-home respite: Respite provided outside of the person’s home or place of residence.

Respite provides the level of supervision and care that is necessary to ensure the person’s health and safety.