### Question
What is the definition of respite care services?


### Answer
The definition of **respite care services** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 5116h*:

> short term care services 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 abuse or neglect

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

