Section 2-1 - Community Based Respite Care Services (a) The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for the administration of funds provided under W.S. 35-1-628.
(b) Division responsibilities include: - (i) Establishing criteria for eligibility for respite care services which shall include consideration of:
- (A) The familys need for services, including factors such as the demonstrated willingness and ability of family members to provide care and the special requirements of the family member with a developmental disability;
- (B) Parent(s) gross income;
- (C) Family expenses, including those related to care for the child with the disability;
- (ii) Developing a sliding fee scale establishing a reasonable co-payment for respite care services provided;
- (iii) Authorizing hours of service for all eligible children not exceeding total Legislative appropriation;
- (iv) Maintaining records; and
- (v) Providing information about availability of service.
(c) Parent responsibilities include: - (i) Providing proof of eligibility;
- (ii) Locating and training individuals willing to be providers;
- (iii) Making co-payment directly to provider; and
- (iv) Maintaining a log of respite services purchased.
(d) Provider responsibilities include: - (i) Submitting to an abuse and criminal history background check as specified in W.S. W.S. W.S. 7-19-106 & 201, as amended;
- (ii) Receiving training to meet the individualized needs of the child for whom they provide services;
- (iii) Restricting care to less than three eligible children during the same time period;
- (iv) Submitting documentation of providers qualifications;
- (v) Complying with the provider agreement which may be obtained at the Division office.
- (vi) Submitting periodic invoices to the parent and the Division for services rendered; and
- (vii) Maintaining documentation of service provided.