New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 7 - (APPENDIX A) INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANNING PROCESS
Section 8.371.7.19 - ACTIVITY 5: MEETING WITH INDIVIDUAL'S PARENT/GUARDIAN

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.371.7.19

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. The case manager shall meet with the individual's parent/guardian to explain the case manager's role and the process by which the individual's placement will be designed and implemented, including the TIDT activities for developing a placement plan, the state's implementation decision described in Activity 19, and the process for resolving disputes. In addition, the case manager shall explain the selection of community service providers, Activities 6 and 7, and make all effort to encourage and expedite this selection, if it has not already occurred, prior to convening any transition meetings.

B. The case manager shall solicit any concerns the parent/ guardian might have with any aspect of the transition process of eventual placement in the community. The case manager shall carefully consider and attempt to address those concerns and shall endeavor to reassure the parent/guardian of the authority's commitment to a successful and appropriate placement.

C. The case manager shall provide a copy of the ITP process, 8.371.7 NMAC, individual transition planning process (Appendix A), the dispute resolution process, 8.371.8 NMAC, dispute resolution process (Appendix B) and the case manager's phone number and address to the parent/guardian prior to or at the first meeting with the parent/ guardian. The case manager shall encourage the parent/guardian's full participation in the placement process and arrange for interpreter services by coordinating with the Jackson transition representative (JTR) and arrange transportation as needed; which shall be paid for by the division, if needed.

D. The case manager shall communicate with the parent/ guardian before placement as frequently as necessary (through meetings whenever practical) to keep the parent/guardian informed and involved in the team process. The information developed for the individual and parent/guardian pursuant to the Jackson management manual shall be provided to the individual and parent/guardian.

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