Ch. 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 consid- eration of: (A) The family's 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. 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 provider's 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.