2510.1 A 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.

2510.2 The 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.

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).