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BE APPROVED, AND THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROVAL.

SUBTITLE 7. NONRESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.

PART I. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM.

7-701.

(A)  IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.

(B)  "ELIGIBLE CHILD" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITY UNDER THE AGE OF 22 YEARS WHO IS:

(1)  IN AN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT; OR

(2)  AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT.

(C)  (1) "FAMILY" MEANS AN ELIGIBLE CHILD'S NATURAL,
ADOPTIVE, OR FOSTER PARENTS.

(2) "FAMILY" INCLUDES:

(I)  A GUARDIAN;

(II)  A PERSON ACTING AS A PARENT OF A CHILD; OR

(III)  A RELATIVE OR STEPPARENT WITH WHOM A
CHILD LIVES.

(D)  (1) "FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES" MEANS A PROGRAM DESIGNED
TO ENABLE A FAMILY TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF A CHILD WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVING IN THE HOME.

(2) "FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES" INCLUDES:

(I)  INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING;

(II)  PERSONAL CARE;

(III)  DAY CARE;

(IV)  SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT;

(V)  HEALTH SERVICES;

(VI)  RESPITE CARE;

(VII)  HOUSING ADAPTATIONS;

(VIII)  TRANSPORTATION; AND

(IX)  OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES.