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(6.25) How does a regional center decide how much respite service is needed?

(6.25) How does a regional center decide how much respite service is needed?

The goals of respite are to:

  • help the family maintain the child at home
  • provide safe care and supervision in the absence of the family members
  • relieve the family of the constantly demanding responsibility of care
  • attend to the child’s basic needs and activities normally provided by family members during those hours.[1]Section 4690.2(a).

The number of respite hours you need will depend on your family’s situation. You may need more hours if necessary to keep your child living at home.

References
1 Section 4690.2(a).