respite care services
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 5116H — for purposes of this subchapter (5 versions over time)
The term “respite care services” means short term care services, including the services of crisis nurseries, provided in the temporary absence of the regular caregiver (parent, other relative, foster parent, adoptive parent, or guardian) to children who—
(A) are in danger of child abuse or neglect;
(B) have experienced child abuse or neglect; or
(C) have disabilities or chronic or terminal illnesses.