1. (a)

   1. (1) Services may include childcare (up to three (3) months), training, transportation (up to three (3) months), and relocation of the family to an area where work is available for the individual (up to three (3) months).
   2. (2) Services may be authorized for greater than three (3) months on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the counselor in consultation with the individual and the individual’s family.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Services to family members must be included on the IPE.
   2. (2) Although these services are intended for the individual’s benefit, the family member or members will also benefit.
   3. (3) A family member with a disability that might qualify the individual for VR services should be considered a prospective Arkansas Rehabilitation Services consumer.

3. (c) Procedures — Services to family members.

   1. (1) The counselor must document in the case note:

      1. (A) Why services are needed;
      2. (B) Which family member needs services;
      3. (C) What services are needed;
      4. (D) How the services will contribute to the individual's adjustment or rehabilitation; and
      5. (E) How services will be secured in accordance with informed choice.
   2. (2) Refer to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services vendor list or secure W-9 from new vendor.
   3. (3) The case management system will generate the status move after required data is keyed for appropriate status.
   4. (4) Required information must be keyed into the case management system for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services purchase authorization.

   5. (5)

      1. (A) When billing statement is received, verify the individual received the service.
      2. (B) Document in the ECF.
   6. (6) Required information must be keyed into the case management system for payment.

   7. (7)

      1. (A) Support staff will be responsible for making payments.
      2. (B) Payment will not be processed without an attached bill from the vendor.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file. "IPE" means individualized plan for employment. "VR" means vocational rehabilitation.