Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7175 - Services to Family Members

(a) Any vocational rehabilitation service may be provided to a member of a client's family if the service is necessary to support the client's vocational adjustment or vocational rehabilitation.

(b) The services provided to a family member or members shall be based on an evaluation of the client's needs which includes:

(1) Problems faced by the family in support of the client's rehabilitation; and

(2) The probable substantial impact of services and increased opportunities for the client to use vocational rehabilitation services; and

(3) A determination that without such services the client would be unable to achieve suitable employment.

(c) Prior to the provision of a service to family members the Counselor shall:

(1) Determine:

(A) Whether the family member for whom the service is planned is eligible for similar benefits in accordance with sections 7196 through 7198. If eligibility exists, the Counselor shall follow the procedures specified in those regulations.

(B) The ability of the client to financially participate in accordance with sections 7190 through 7193. If the client is able to financially participate, the procedures for payment specified in those regulations shall be followed.

(2) Obtain approval of the Rehabilitation Supervisor. The Rehabilitation Supervisor's decision shall be based upon such criteria as verification that:

(A) The condition in (a) and (b) exist.

(B) The requirements of (1) have been met.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7175

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 19018 and 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 34 CFR Sections 361.42 and 361.47.

1. Repealer of section 7175 and renumbering of section 7176 to section 7175 filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. New subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 3-25-91; operative 4-24-91 (Register 91, No. 15).
3. Amendment of subsection (c)(1)(A) filed 1-2-92; operative 3-2-92 (Register 92, No. 18).