11499.1 The terms in this chapter shall have the definitions set forth in Section 2 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 4-751.01).

11499.2 In addition, for the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed:

Act – the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005, effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code § 4-751.01 et seq.).

Applicant – a person who has submitted an application to participate in the Peer Case Management Institute.

Certified Peer Case Manager – an individual with lived experience of homelessness who has successfully completed the PCMI and received the Peer Case Management Certification.

Department – Department of Human Services.

District – District of Columbia.

Participant – a person selected to participate in the PCMI.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 006643 (June 13, 2025).