Respite care services made available through the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program shall:\n(1) 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;\n(2) Be sensitive to the unique needs, strengths and multicultural values of an individual, family or caregiver;\n(3) Offer the most efficient access to an array of coordinated respite care services that are built on existing community supports and services;\n(4) Be driven by community strengths, needs and resources; and\n(5) Use a variety of funds and resources, including but not limited to:\n(a) Family or caregiver funds;\n(b) Private and volunteer resources;\n(c) Public funds; and\n(d) Exchange of care among families or caregivers. [1997 c.745 §6]
Oregon Legal Code