Short-Term Stay Outside the Own Home (LSS)

The activity is conducted according to Section 9(6) of the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) and requires a permit from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO). Short-term stay can be provided to both children and adults. The purpose is to provide respite for relatives and for the person with a disability to get recreation and a change of environment.

Short-term stay can also be a way to contribute to a separation process between children and guardians or as preparation for those who are moving away from home. Short-term stay can be organized as a short-term home, as a camp or summer camp, and should be available regularly or in case of acute needs in the family.

Requirements and Scope

  • Legal basis: The activity is conducted according to Section 9(6) of the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS).
  • Target group: Both children and adults with disabilities covered by LSS.
  • Purpose: Provide respite for relatives and recreation and change of environment for the person with disability.
  • Organizational forms: Can be short-term homes, camps or summer camps.

Application Procedure

  • Application: Application is sent to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO).
  • Permit: Permit from IVO is required to operate the activity.
  • Requirements: The activity must be available regularly or in case of acute needs in the family.