1. (1) Applicability. A licensee who is licensed to provide respite care for youth shall comply with the additional requirements in this section.

2. (2) Admission. A licensee may provide respite care to a youth whose needs coincide with the resident population served by the licensee, as indicated on their license. Prior to admitting a youth for respite care, a program director shall request the following information to ensure that the youth’s needs can be met:

   1. (a) A description of the youth’s current care needs, including mental health and medical needs that may require the administration of medication or therapy, and a list of known allergies.
   2. (b) Current activities.
   3. (c) Educational status.
   4. (d) Current and recent substance abuse use.
   5. (e) Personal strengths.
   6. (f) Family or sibling visitation scheduled to occur while the youth is receiving respite care service.
   7. (g) Phone numbers for emergency contacts, including the youth’s medical provider and mental health professional, if applicable.

3. (3) Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter that are applicable to residents are also applicable to youth receiving respite care, except for the following:

   1. (a) The reasonable and prudent parent standard under s. DCF 57.28.
   2. (b) Scheduling a medical and dental examination under s. DCF 57.16 (7).
   3. (c) Treatment plans under s. DCF 57.18.
4. (4) Respite care limit. A youth may not be in respite care for more than 28 consecutive days.

History

History: CR 26-005: cr. Register May 2026 No. 845, eff. 6-1-26.