Issue Briefs Subject(s): Human Services Published: November 23, 2020 Agency: Legislative Council Staff Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves. Care can be provided for a few hours, overnight, or on an extended basis by a friend, family member, volunteer, paid service provider, or in a community-based care setting. This issue brief provides an overview of state respite care services. Download Document
