Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part IX - Developmental Disabilities Services
Chapter 11 - Individual and Family Support Program
Section IX-1109 - Request for Individual and Family Support Funding
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. The request for individual and family support funding can be made by any eligible individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities, the applicants family or representatives, a support coordination agency, or designated facility personnel for individuals residing in facilities who desire to return to the community.
B. All requests for individual and family support funding will go to the geographically appropriate LGE for determination.
C. Participants must have a current statement of approval (SOA) or meet criteria and be enrolled in EarlySteps services to receive individual and family support funds. The developmental disabilities director may provide IFS funding to applicants who do not yet have, but are likely to receive, an SOA in emergent situations. The support coordinator or community services professional will assist the individual and/or family in completing the plan of support to request individual and family support funding.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:824.