Section 29-2510. FAMILY ASSESSMENT

 

2510.1A family that receives a shelter or supportive housing placement shall be referred for an assessment with an appropriately trained, qualified, and supervised assessment specialist.  The purpose of the assessment is to:

 

(a)   Assess the family’s full range of needs, including housing, medical, behavioral, economic, educational, and employment needs;

 

(b)   Develop an initial Service Plan, in consultation with the client and the Client Advocate, if applicable; and

 

(c)   Make any necessary referrals based on the family’s immediate needs and priority determination.

 

2510.2The family assessment shall be primarily conducted by a licensed social worker or other qualified, certified or licensed, professional.  Other professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals relevant to a client’s needs, may also participate in the assessment as needed. 

 

2510.3 The family shall be re-assessed at specified intervals as determined by the family’s Service Plan.

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Human Services (DHS or Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in section 31 of the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 (HSRA or Act), effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35, D.C. Official Code § 4-756.02 (2008 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 2006-20, dated February 13, 2006.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 470, 484 (January 24, 1992); as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 6438 (July 23, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice Emergency Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11353 (November 26, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3007 (April 8, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 7442, 7450 (August 19, 2011).