Persons providing respite care in their own home must be licensed by the Division of Licensed Resources (DLR) as a foster parent. Respite providers must remain within the terms issued on their foster care license (age, gender and number of children). Under the Prudent Parent Law (RCW 74.13.710) you can allow your foster child to spend the night (up to 72 hours) with someone you know and trust. These arrangements are not considered respite care and the foster parent is responsible to pay any costs.