### Question
How does the law define respite care?


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

> planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with a special need in order to provide temporary relief to the family caregiver of that child or adult

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

