### Question
How does the law define lifespan respite care?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ii*, **lifespan respite care** is defined as:

> a coordinated system of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults with special needs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXVII-LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE**

