Respite care services made available through the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program shall:

1. (1) Include a flexible array of respite care options responsive to family and caregiver needs and available before families and caregivers are in a crisis situation;
2. (2) Be sensitive to the unique needs, strengths and multicultural values of an individual, family or caregiver;
3. (3) Offer the most efficient access to an array of coordinated respite care services that are built on existing community supports and services;
4. (4) Be driven by community strengths, needs and resources; and

5. (5) Use a variety of funds and resources, including but not limited to:

   1. (a) Family or caregiver funds;
   2. (b) Private and volunteer resources;
   3. (c) Public funds; and
   4. (d) Exchange of care among families or caregivers.

[1997 c.745 §6]