Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63C-1.002 - Nonjudicial Procedures for Families Needing Services
(1) The department or its designated provider shall
offer and refer services to families in need of services as available in the
community. Where available, services may include, but are not limited to,
crisis counseling, parent training, group and/or family counseling, community
mental health services, referrals to other community services, access to
short-term shelter for the youth, a case staffing committee meeting, and other
services as set forth in Section
984.11, F.S.
(2) When a family seeks help or upon referral from a
source outside the family, the following procedure shall govern:
(a) An intake counselor shall conduct a screening to
determine if the family is eligible for services pursuant to Section
984.03(25),
F.S. All available family members shall be interviewed as appropriate or
relevant to the current needs of the child.
(b) If the family meets the definition of a "Family in
need of services" pursuant to Section
984.03(25),
F.S., referral for services shall be made for the family.
(c) If the family is not eligible for services, the
family shall be notified and the family shall be referred to other community
resources to assist the family.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 20.316, 985.64, 985.601(7), 984.04(3) FS. Law Implemented 984.04(3), 985.601(7) FS.
New 5-6-07.
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