New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-M - Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Chapter He-M 500 - DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Part He-M 510 - FAMILY-CENTERED EARLY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
Section He-M 510.08 - Implementation of the IFSP

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-M 510.08

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) FCESS shall be delivered as agreed upon in the IFSP.

(b) In addition to arranging direct supports and services for the child and parents or primary caregivers, the service coordinator shall link the child and family with community resources identified in the IFSP.

(c) Each IFSP shall be reviewed periodically at least once every 6 months, or more frequently if a provider proposes adding or discontinuing a support or service or if requested by the family.

(d) Such a review shall:

(1) Include:
a. The parent(s);

b. The service coordinator;

c. If requested, other family members, advocates, and persons outside the family; and

d. Other members of the IFSP team as described in He-M 510.07 (c) and (e) if changes to increase or reduce services in the IFSP are proposed;

(2) Be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and location; and

(3) Employ a process that is convenient to the family.

(e) The review pursuant to (c)-(d) above shall:

(1) Assess progress toward achieving outcomes;

(2) Determine if the FCESS in the IFSP continue to be appropriate;

(3) Determine whether revisions or additions are needed to the IFSP; and

(4) Discuss continued eligibility for FCESS.

(f) At the review, if the IFSP team is in disagreement regarding the child's continued eligibility, the FCESS program shall conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation following the process described in He-M 510.06 (k).

(g) At any time, the IFSP team, including the family, may request a multidisciplinary evaluation or an assessment to determine progress review eligibility, redefine services and outcomes, or plan for future needs.

(h) Before implementation of any revision, deletion, or addition to the IFSP, the family shall give consent and sign the revised IFSP. If the family does not give consent, the IFSP shall remain unchanged.

(i) If the family has any concerns with the implementation of the IFSP, the family or the service coordinator may request a meeting. Such a meeting shall be held as soon as possible at a mutually determined time and location that is convenient to the family and include the family, the service coordinator, and others as requested who are involved in providing supports and services to the family and child.

(j) If the family's concerns are not being addressed to the family's satisfaction, the procedural safeguards for FCESS identified in He-M 203 shall be made available.

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-M 510) #5745, eff 12-1-93, EXPIRED: 12-1-99

New. #7234, eff 4-22-00; ss by #9135, INTERIM, eff 4-22-08, EXPIRED 10-19-08

New. #9594, eff 11-11-09 (from He-M 510.07); ss by #10325, eff 4-26-13

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