Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.40 - SENIOR AND LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
Subchapter 37.40.14 - Home and Community-Based Services
Rule 37.40.1427 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS: FAMILY TRAINING AND SUPPORT, REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.40.1427

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Family training and support is defined in ARM 37.40.1402. Services include:

(a) general orientation about the child's disability; and

(b) training specific to the needs of the child and his or her family on how to best meet the child's needs.

(2) Providers of this service may:

(a) serve as consultants to families in terms of developmental stages and teaching activities that families can engage in with their child that help in the developmental process;

(b) collaborate with case managers and families to develop strategies for environmental modifications or adaptations that would be beneficial to the child;

(c) periodically assess the child, including conducting developmental assessments, in order to discover unmet needs, determine progress or lack of progress, and identify areas of strength that can be emphasized;

(d) provide emotional support to families, including active listening, problem solving;

(e) recommend resources within the community that could offer support;

(f) advocate for the family; and

(g) assist the family with transition and referral to special education.

(3) The provider of this service must be an employee of a Child and Family Services provider under contract with the Developmental Services Division.

53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-111, 53-6-113, 53-6-402, MCA; IMP, 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-111, 53-6-402, MCA;

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