Respite placement definition

Respite placement means the institutional practice for the placement of children other than with a natural parent(s) for short period(s) of time, which traditionally has included at least one overnight stay.
Respite placement means a Short Term Placement arranged in accordance with the Council policies and procedures for the purposes of relieving the Resident or their usual carer(s) of their care responsibilities;
Respite placement means a service in which a licensee provides short term supports for a person with head injury.

Examples of Respite placement in a sentence

  • Respite Service Respite placement is a form of temporary or short-term residential care service for elderly persons.


More Definitions of Respite placement

Respite placement means planned, regular, short-term care, e.g. one weekend per month for a discrete period of time, aimed at supporting and maintaining out of home care placements with Carers or helping families achieve their goals by giving the birth parent(s) a break from Child care responsibilities.
Respite placement means a Short Term Placement arranged in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures for the purposes of relieving the Resident or their usual carer(s) of their care responsibilities.
Respite placement means a service in which a licensee provides short term supports for an individual with developmental disabilities.