La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § III-5507

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section III-5507 - Thrive: The Baby and Parent Network

A. The department shall enter into contract(s) to facilitate the operation of a statewide telecare support network that provides community outreach and direct services including, but not limited to, consultations, supports, social services case management, referrals, and care coordination for pregnant women and parents.

B. These services meet TANF Goal 4, encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families, by providing care plans and case management to assists families in addressing the challenges of pregnancies and parenting.

C. Eligibility for services is limited to Louisiana resident(s) who are the parent of an unborn child or a child under two years of age.

D. Medical services are prohibited, including but not limited to the provision of medically accurate, pregnancy-related medical information to program participants.

E. Services are considered non-assistance by the agency.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § III-5507

Promulgated by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Family Support, LR 49(EMERGENCY), Promulgated by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Family Support, LR 492083 (12/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., R.S. 36:474, and Act 561 of the 2022 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session.