R512-100-3. Qualifications

(1) In-home services may be provided to families under the following conditions: (a) a child has experienced abuse or neglect but can remain safely in the home with a safety plan; (b) a child is placed with a non-custodial parent or relatives who have custody and guardianship of the child to facilitate permanency; (c) a child is returned home from out-of-home care; (d) an adoptive placement is at risk of disruption and intensive services are needed to maintain the child in the adoptive home; or (e) when reunification is likely within 14 days and intensive support is needed in conjunction with a current out-of-home care caseworker to prepare for and facilitate the reunification. (2) A family may not qualify for in-home services under the following conditions: (a) a family has the ability to access resources, supports, and services on their own; (b) there is minimal risk of abuse or neglect to the child; and (c) the family requires no ongoing monitoring by Child and Family Services. (3) In-home services may be voluntary or court-ordered. A petition may be filed for court-ordered protective supervision of the family. (4) In-home services are available in each geographic region of the state.