D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7408

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-7408 - INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN DEVELOPMENT

7408.1

As part of the HSS benefit enrollment process described at §§ 7406 and 7407, the Department shall develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) for, and in collaboration with, the individual, using a person-centric, strengths-based approach.

7408.2

The ISP shall:

(a) Reflect priorities important to the individual;

(b) Consider the individual's beliefs, values, and cultural norms in how, what, and by whom HSS are to be provided;

(c) List appropriate and measurable goals and objectives related to the individual's desired housing-related outcomes;

(d) Describe recommended service interventions that will address the individual's needs; and

(e) Serve as written guidance the individual may use in moving toward housing stability.

7408.3

The ISP shall include the following elements:

(a) Overall goal statement that captures the individual's short- and long-term goals for the future, ideally written in first-person language. This shall include the individual's self-identified housing-related goals;

(b) List or statement of individual or family strengths that support goal(s) accomplishment. These include abilities, talents, accomplishments, and resources;

(c) List or statement of barriers that pose obstacles to the individual's or family's ability to accomplish the stated goal(s). These include symptoms, functional impairments, lack of resources, consequences of behavioral health issues, and other challenges; and

(d) Statement of objectives that identify the short-term individual or family changes in behavior, function, or status that can help overcome the identified barriers to housing stability. Objective statements describe outcomes that are measurable and include individualized target dates to be accomplished within the scope of the plan.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7408

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 6868 (6/7/2024)