Participant-Directed Respite Service – Family Member (465) #
Service Code Definition: #
A regional center shall classify a vendor as Participant-Directed Respite Service – Family Member if the vendor:
1. Is a family member;
2. Is not the direct provider of the respite service; and
3. Selects the respite service for the consumer from an individual who is at least 18 years of age and possesses the skill, training, or education necessary to provide the respite service.
The vendored family member shall be responsible for ensuring that the individual selected to provide the respite service will possess the skill, training, or education necessary to provide the respite service. In addition, the vendored family member is responsible for ensuring that the person providing respite care is familiar with the consumer’s daily routines and needs, and is trained in any specialized supports necessary for the consumer. To the extent that these specialized support needs require additional training or certification in such things as First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), etc., these needs and requirements will be included as part of the description of respite care needs in the consumer’s IPP or IFSP; or
4. An agency that meets the criteria specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 54342(a)(39); or
5. For out-of-home respite services, a facility which meets the standards specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 54342(a)(58) or (72). A relative who provides out-of-home
respite in the relative’s own house is exempt from licensure pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 80007.
