Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 427.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 427.02. Alternative School Engagement (ASE). Supports the delivery of alternative school programming in non-traditional school settings. Alternative to Lock-up Program. This program provides non-secure alternatives to lock-up for juveniles in police custody to comply with federal and state regulations regarding the placement of juveniles in their custody for either status or non-violent delinquent offenses. Client. An individual that receives certain youth and young adult support services purchased by a governmental unit. Conflict of Interest Services. The provision of case management services to families in need of protective services when a potential conflict of interest may exist with the Department of Children and Families. Contact Hour. An hour spent engaging with young people in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Youth Development activities. Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) is used when required. Curriculum Hour. An hour spent delivering Teen Pregnancy Prevention evidence-based or evidence- informed sexuality programming to young people in a school setting or outside a school setting. EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A. Extraordinary Circumstances/Flex Funding. A method whereby, subject to availability, a purchasing governmental unit may provide resource allocations to a client and/or provider across the state. Flexible funding may be provided through a number of means including, but not limited to, reimbursement to client for specific support services or funds directed to a qualified provider for extraordinary circumstances. Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth. Individual Consideration (IC). Payment rates for certain services are designated as individual consideration (IC). Where IC rates are designated, the purchasing governmental unit will determine the appropriate payment as the actual cost of the item or service as evidenced by invoice, published tuition amount, or other price reasonably obtained by a competitive market for the product or service. Parent/Caregiver Engagement. Supports the involvement of parents/caregivers into ASE programming with workshops for parents prior to, during, and sometimes after programming to answer parent questions about curriculum content and programming. 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 or may be adopted by a purchasing governmental unit. 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). Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. The teen pregnancy prevention programs deliver evidence- based or evidence-informed sexuality education programming to youth and young adults, with fidelity to the original program model. All teen pregnancy prevention programs use a positive youth development model that focuses on youth assets; some programs may choose to add additional positive youth development activities. Teen pregnancy prevention programs may be delivered in a virtual setting, school setting, or outside of the school setting. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Partnership Development. Partnership development services focus on developing and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations and schools to support the delivery of Adolescent Sexuality Educational services including, but not limited to, coalition meetings and local advisory meetings focused on adolescents. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Youth Development. The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Youth Development model focuses on young people as resources and emphasizes caring relationships between youth and trustworthy adults. Youth development activities can enhance the success of adolescent sexuality education curriculum delivery by supporting the growth and development of the whole young person. Youth development may include, but is not limited to, the following strategies, delivered in addition to teen pregnancy prevention curricula: peer leadership models, youth summits/retreats, education/employment supports, and youth advisory councils. Therapeutic Day Services. Therapeutic Day Services are voluntary, structured, therapeutic group programs for children and/or adolescents who have serious emotional disturbance or mental illness. Therapeutic Day Services are available to children and adolescents who require interventions beyond what the school, family, and traditional outpatient or recreational services can provide. Young Parents Support (YPS) Program. YPS provides intensive counseling, case management, and other services to parents at the highest risk of abuse or neglect. Young Parents Support program supports clients 14 through 23 years old who are typically referred to the program because they are not eligible for other teen parent programs. YPS enables their clients to meet their responsibilities as parents, students, and employees.