### Question
How is the "respite services" defined?


### Answer
The term **respite services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5116* as follows -

> short-term care services provided in the temporary absence of the regular caregiver (parent, other relative, foster parent, adoptive parent, guardian) to children who meet one or more of the following categories:


(A) The children are in danger of abuse or neglect

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5116*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMS**

