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2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 409 - Department of Human Services
Section 409.458 - Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program established in department; duties.

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OR Rev Stat § 409.458 (2025)
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The Director of Human Services shall establish the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program to develop and encourage statewide coordination of respite care and to work with community-based private nonprofit, for-profit or public agencies and interested citizen groups in the establishment of community lifespan respite care programs. The Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program shall:

(1) Provide policy and program development support, including but not limited to data collection and outcome measures;

(2) Identify and promote resolution of local and state level policy concerns;

(3) Provide technical assistance to community lifespan respite care programs in the areas of respite care program operations, resource development, best practices, training, coordination with other caregiver programs and promoting public awareness;

(4) Develop and distribute respite care information;

(5) Promote the exchange of information and coordination among state and local government, community lifespan respite care programs, agencies serving individuals with special needs, families and respite care advocates to encourage efficient provision of respite care and reduce duplication of effort;

(6) Ensure statewide access to community lifespan respite care programs; and

(7) Monitor and evaluate implementation of community lifespan respite care programs. [1997 c.745 §3; 2007 c.512 §2]

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