10-148 C.M.R. ch. 577, § V - ATGP Navigator Services

1. The ATGP Navigator will provide postsecondary education support to all ATGP recipients by:

a. Coordinating support with each student within the parameters of the ATGP.

b. Contacting each ATGP recipient prior to, in the middle of, and before the end of each semester to assist the student in planning and to coordinate assistance as needed.

c. Working with students, mental health professionals, and other treatment providers to support students in the development of their treatment plans, as needed.

d. Helping students develop relational skills for building their own informal supports and connections to their community.

e. Securing proper releases and providing information to assist with accessing on- and off-campus supports, services, and resources as coordinated with the student.

f. Working with students to provide case coordination, resources, and advocacy for student goal achievement and success.

g. Assisting ATGP students as needed in establishing safe and stable housing.

h. Collecting grade and progress reports at the end of each semester to ensure continued ATGP eligibility and student success.

i. Maintaining records with relevant documentation.

j. Attending ATGP Advisory Committee meetings.

k. Assisting with data collection and annual reporting to the Maine Legislative Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and the DHHS OCFS Director.

l. Coordinating with the DHHS OCFS Youth Transition Specialist.

m. Checking in with ATGP graduates to explore additional resources and complete follow-up data collection.

Notes

10-148 C.M.R. ch. 577, § V