(a)

1. (1) A local provider program’s status as a Part C provider program ends if a service provider permanently closes, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and is effective the date of the permanent closure as determined by First Connections and, or, or both other lead agency representative.

2. (2) A local provider program that intends to or does permanently close, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, must:

   1. (A) Provide written notice of the closure to the Part C coordinator for First Connections at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of the proposed closure; and
   2. (B) Arrange for the storage of any paper onsite child and family records to satisfy records destruction requirements of 20 CAR § 1002-208(2).

(b)

1. (1) A local provider program that intends to voluntarily close temporarily may request to maintain its status as a Part C provider for up to one (1) year from the date of the request.
2. (2) A local provider program temporarily closed must still comply with requirements for storage of paper files and personally identifiable information in 20 CAR § 1002-208.

3. (3)

   1. (A) First Connections may grant a temporary closure if the local provider program demonstrates that it is reasonably likely to reopen after the temporary closure.
   2. (B) First Connections shall direct that the local provider program permanently close if the service provider fails to demonstrate that it is reasonably likely to reopen after the temporary closure.

4. (4)

   1. (A) First Connections may end a local provider program's temporary closure if the provider program demonstrates that it is in full compliance with this part.
   2. (B) First Connections shall end a local provider program's temporary closure and direct that the service provider permanently close if the service provider fails to become fully compliant with this part within one (1) year from the date of the request.