New Jersey Respite Care Agency Policy Manual

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The New Jersey Respite Care Agency Policy Manual provides a comprehensive operational framework for agencies delivering respite care services to individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related needs—and their caregivers—throughout New Jersey. This manual aligns with the regulations established by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), including the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the Division of Aging Services, and the Division of Disability Services (DDS). It supports compliance with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs such as the Supports Program, the Community Care Program, and Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS). The manual includes policies and procedures governing agency certification and enrollment, participant and caregiver eligibility and assessment, service authorization, in-home and out-of-home respite delivery models, staff qualifications and training, participant rights and protections, emergency preparedness, infection control, documentation and billing, incident reporting, and continuous quality assurance. It emphasizes flexibility, safety, and person-centered support that provides relief to unpaid caregivers while maintaining continuity and quality of care for the individual receiving services. This manual serves as a foundational resource for respite care providers in New Jersey, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and compassionate services that strengthen families, prevent caregiver burnout, and promote community-based living.