Respite care services made available through the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program shall:
(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) Be sensitive to the unique needs, strengths and multicultural values of an individual, family or caregiver;
(3) Offer the most efficient access to an array of coordinated respite care services that are built on existing community supports and services;
(4) Be driven by community strengths, needs and resources; and
(5) Use a variety of funds and resources, including but not limited to:
(a) Family or caregiver funds;
(b) Private and volunteer resources;
(c) Public funds; and
(d) Exchange of care among families or caregivers. [1997 c.745 §6]
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