### Question
Can you define what lifespan respite care means?


### Answer
**Lifespan respite care** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 300ii*:

> 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**

