ORS 409.470 Description of respite care services

Respite care services made available through the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program shall:

Include a flexible array of respite care options responsive to family and caregiver needs and available before families and caregivers are in a crisis situation;

Be sensitive to the unique needs, strengths and multicultural values of an individual, family or caregiver;

Offer the most efficient access to an array of coordinated respite care services that are built on existing community supports and services;

Be driven by community strengths, needs and resources; and

Use a variety of funds and resources, including but not limited to:

Family or caregiver funds;

Private and volunteer resources;

Public funds; and

Exchange of care among families or caregivers.