CA pays the cost of retention respite for foster families licensed through DLR. CA does not pay for retention respite for foster parents licensed through private CPA’s; private agencies assume those costs under their contract with CA. However, CA does pay for child specific respite, regardless if the foster parent is licensed by DLR or by a CPA. Respite care must be authorized in advance by the child’s caseworker if it is to be paid for by CA.