California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 3 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Article 8 - Other Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Section 7175 - Services to Family Members

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7175

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Any vocational rehabilitation service may be provided to a member of a client's family if the service is necessary to support the client's vocational adjustment or vocational rehabilitation.

(b) The services provided to a family member or members shall be based on an evaluation of the client's needs which includes:

(1) Problems faced by the family in support of the client's rehabilitation; and

(2) The probable substantial impact of services and increased opportunities for the client to use vocational rehabilitation services; and

(3) A determination that without such services the client would be unable to achieve suitable employment.

(c) Prior to the provision of a service to family members the Counselor shall:

(1) Determine:
(A) Whether the family member for whom the service is planned is eligible for similar benefits in accordance with sections 7196 through 7198. If eligibility exists, the Counselor shall follow the procedures specified in those regulations.

(B) The ability of the client to financially participate in accordance with sections 7190 through 7193. If the client is able to financially participate, the procedures for payment specified in those regulations shall be followed.

(2) Obtain approval of the Rehabilitation Supervisor. The Rehabilitation Supervisor's decision shall be based upon such criteria as verification that:
(A) The condition in (a) and (b) exist.

(B) The requirements of (1) have been met.

1. Repealer of section 7175 and renumbering of section 7176 to section 7175 filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. New subsection (c) and amendment of NOTE filed 3-25-91; operative 4-24-91 (Register 91, No. 15).
3. Amendment of subsection (c)(1)(A) filed 1-2-92; operative 3-2-92 (Register 92, No. 18).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 19018 and 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 34 CFR Sections 361.42 and 361.47.

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