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 523 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
Section He-M 523.01 - Purpose

(a) The purpose of these rules is to establish a framework that provides supports for the needs of young adults and families who have a child with a chronic health condition. This framework will allow decisions regarding family support services to be made with consideration for the unique needs and characteristics of each young adult and family.

(b) As each young adult's and family's circumstances and needs vary, the purpose of family support services is to assist young adults and families of children with chronic health conditions to advocate, access resources, navigate systems and build competence to manage their own or their children's chronic illnesses through family directed education, support and encouragement.