Md. Code Regs. 07.02.01.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 07.02.01.03 - Scope of Services

In order to achieve family unity within a safe environment for all family members, each In-Home Family Services program can provide, coordinate, or refer families to services including but not limited to:

A. Family, couple, and individual counseling or therapy for assistance in resolving family or parent-child relationship problems;

B. Substance abuse counseling and referral to substance abuse treatment;

C. Medical evaluations and treatment of a household member;

D. Child development and parenting skills training;

E. Family planning counseling;

F. Health care services or information, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT);

G. Support in acquiring proper registration, testing, and appropriate educational services;

H. Employment counseling;

I. Vocational training;

J. Skills building assistance surrounding child care, normal childhood development, age appropriate disciplinary practices, parenting skills, and conflict resolution;

K. Assistance and support to enhance the likelihood of positive family responsibility and self-sufficiency;

L. Formal education or educational degree equivalent programs;

M. Housekeeping and home management skills training;

N. Housing information and assistance;

O. Emergency financial assistance through flex funds or other available monetary resources;

P. Budgeting assistance and management training;

Q. Parent-aide or in-home aide services;

R. Day care assistance;

S. Respite care;

T. Transportation assistance;

U. Assistance with and connection to both formal and informal support systems and resources;

V. Skills training in advocating for support and services for self and family;

W. Court involvement;

X. Other services identified for the promotion of family safety and self-sufficiency; and

Y. When applicable, referrals to other service units, such as Child Protective Services, Family Services, and out-of-home voluntary and involuntary placements.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.01.03

Regulations .03 adopted effective January 8, 1990 (16:26 Md. R. 2787)
Regulations .03 adopted effective September 2, 2002 (29:17 Md. R. 1377)