110 Mass. Reg. 7.061

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024

Section 7.061 - Target Population

The Department may offer or authorize Parent Aide services when, in the judgment of the Department, the individual(s) in question are members of the target population. The target population for Parent Aide services shall consist of parents, expectant parents, or primary caretakers whose families are at risk of or are currently experiencing problems with child abuse or neglect, which may include situations of:

(1) Physical abuse/neglect

(2) Emotional abuse/neglect

(3) Inexperience in parenting

(4) Inadequate support systems

(5) Isolation resulting from cultural or linguistic barriers

(6) Marital difficulties

(7) Family dysfunction resulting from a variety of situational or social factors

(8) Risk due to physical, developmental and/or emotional disability

(9) Sexual Abuse

(10) Substance Abuse

110 CMR 7.061