101 CMR, § 451.02
As used in 101 CMR 451.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 451.02.
Assessment Services for Child Welfare. Services that evaluate caregivers' and/or children's strengths and needs to assist with decisions for case direction and/or the development of action plans designed to strengthen caregiving capacity and/or children's safety, stability, permanency, and/or well-being.
Client. A child, adolescent, or young adult receiving certain youth and children's services purchased by a governmental unit.
Comprehensive Services for Child Welfare. Services delivered by a team on a planned schedule to build caregiving capacity and meet children's needs on a 24/7 schedule to respond to families' emergency needs.
Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) are used when required.
EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A.
Evidence-based Practices for Child Welfare. Services that support children and caregivers through evidence-based practices.
Family Crisis/Trauma Intervention. Services that support children and caregivers during times of crisis or trauma when medical or behavioral health intervention/treatment is not indicated, but there is a need for supporting and strengthening caregiving capacity.
Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth.
Groups for Child Welfare. Services delivered to groups of children or caregivers to provide emotional support, training in skills development, or another service best provided in a group setting.
Mediation for Child Welfare. Services designed to apply the problem-solving approach of negotiation to reaching agreements and resolving conflicts that occur in child welfare cases.
Preparation Support for Child Welfare. Services that prepare families (e.g., families of origin, kinship caregivers, and/or foster caregivers) prior to children being returned to or placed in their care.
Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been adopted by a purchasing governmental unit.
Respite for Child Welfare. Services that support caregivers and children by providing caregivers with temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities and children with developmentally appropriate care and supervision.
Reporting Year. The provider's fiscal year for which costs incurred are reported to the Operational Services Division on the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR).
Safe and Stable Family Services. Services that support caregivers to ensure child safety and stability in a family setting.
Substance Use Interventions for Child Welfare. Interventions for children or caregivers that promote safety and prevent child maltreatment/neglect related to substance use.
Therapeutic Family/Child Support for Child Welfare. Services that provide clinical mental and/or behavioral health treatments for children and/or caregivers and include a focus on improving family functioning, attachments, and caregiving skills.
Youth Support and Stabilization. Services that support any child, wherever they are, in their safety, permanency, and well-being.
101 CMR, § 451.02