N.H. Code Admin. R. He-C 6355.19
Respite Care
Effective Mar 29, 2025#8696, eff 7-29-06; ss by #10640, INTERIM, eff 7-29-14, EXPIRED: 1-26-15 New. #10783, eff 2-13-15; ss by #14224, INTERIM, eff 3-29-25, EXPIRES: 9-25-25Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
(a) Foster care programs shall provide an array of respite options, including at a minimum:
- (1) Hourly staff support;
- (2) In-home and out-of-home care;
- (3) Alternative child care arrangements as described in the treatment plan; and
- (4) Emergency respite care.
- (b) Overnight respite care providers shall be licensed providers, relatives of the child who are approved, or anyone who has another connection with the child and who has been approved by the treatment team.
- (c) Foster care programs may provide respite services for another foster child in care, unless contraindicated by either child’s treatment plan, and as approved by DCYF.
- (d) If a sibling group is placed together, the foster care programs shall assist DCYF in coordinating respite care for the sibling group, and shall be financially responsible only for the child identified for ISO services.
Source. #8696, eff 7-29-06; ss by #10640, INTERIM, eff 7-29-14, EXPIRED: 1-26-15 New. #10783, eff 2-13-15; ss by #14224, INTERIM, eff 3-29-25, EXPIRES: 9-25-25