### Question
How does LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE define family caregiver?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ii*, **family caregiver** is defined as:

> an unpaid family member, a foster parent, or another unpaid adult, who provides in-home monitoring, management, supervision, or treatment of a child or adult with a special need

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

