### Question
How does BASED GRANTS FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT define respite care services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5116h*, **respite care services** is defined as:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5116h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMUNITY-BASED GRANTS FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT**

