Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.26521
Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan lifespan respite services resource act".
Michigan Compiled Laws — MICHIGAN LIFESPAN RESPITE SERVICES RESOURCE ACT (Act 178 of 2004)
Michigan · statute · 178 of 2004, Mich. Comp. Laws · 3 active provisions
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.26522
Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Caregiver" means an individual providing ongoing care for an individual unable to care for himself or herself. (b) "Department" means the department of community health. (c) "Director" means the director of the department. (d) "Respite care" means providing short-term relief to primary caregiv…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.26523
Michigan lifespan respite services resource network; establishment; purpose; duties.
(1) The director shall establish the Michigan lifespan respite services resource network within the department to develop and encourage statewide coordination of respite services and to work with community-based private nonprofit or for-profit agencies, public agencies, and interested citizen groups to engage in networ…