Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-24-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 660-5-24-.03 - Children Covered By Policy

(1) The children covered by this policy are those who meet the criteria of a multiple needs child described in Section II.A.2. of this policy. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to relieve DHR of any obligations to class members under the R. C. Consent Decree, including but not limited to the following:

1) to inform class members, parents, and foster parents of the availability of advocacy and other supportive services to assist them;

2) to respect and support the right of parents, foster parents, and children to be involved in developing individualized plans, including multi-needs plans; and

3) to develop and implement appropriate individualized services plans for children and their families. Such obligations apply equally whether plans for class members are developed by DHR or by a local or state facilitation team.

(2) A child need not be adjudicated multiple needs to be covered by this policy. Nothing in Code of Ala. 1975, § 12-15-1(19) requires that the child be placed in the custody of a state agency or department as an adjudicated multiple needs child in order to receive services.

Author: Jerome Webb

Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-24-.03

New Rule: Filed April 4, 2001; effective May 9, 2001.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 12-15-1(19); 12-15-65(b); 12-15-71(h)(1); 12-15-172 and R. C. v. Fuller, No. 88-H-1170-N, Consent Decree (M.D. Ala. Approved December 18, 1991).