52-2-627. Respite care. (1) The department shall provide respite care, to the extent funds are available, for foster children who are:
(a) persons with developmental disabilities and either on a respite care waiting list or not eligible for respite care from another program;
(b) medically demanding because they are nonambulatory or have other special needs requiring intensive supervision or care; or
(c) suffering from severe emotional problems that are manifested in serious behavior problems.
(2) Respite care may be provided by the department on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis at a rate of payment to be determined by the department.
(3) Respite care may not be provided in an institutionalized setting except in cases involving foster children who require intensive supervision or care.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 559, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 255, L. 1995; Sec. 41-3-1151, MCA 1999; redes. 52-2-627 by Sec. 17(3)(d), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Children's Services
Part 6. Youth Residential Services
52-2-601. Establishment of substitute care for youth
52-2-603. Powers and duties of department
52-2-604. Transfer of custody to private agency -- reports
52-2-605. through 52-2-610 reserved
52-2-612. Debt to state by natural or adoptive parents -- limitations
52-2-613. through 52-2-615 reserved
52-2-616. Power of nonprofit corporations to establish homes and to receive facilities and funds
52-2-617. Governmental contracts with nonprofit organizations
52-2-618. through 52-2-620 reserved
52-2-622. Issuance of license -- authority of issuing agency -- rules
52-2-623. Penalty for failure to obtain license
52-2-624. through 52-2-626 reserved
52-2-628. Respite care providers -- recruitment, training, and employment -- qualifications