Meet with participants within 30 days to develop an employment plan after eligibility for Family Stabilization Services has been determined.

The employment plan in Family Stabilization Services should take into account the participant’s family circumstances and identify the most appropriate path to:

Individuals with disabilities should receive individualized services and meaningful opportunities. See 4.24 (Americans With Disabilities Act).

Take the following steps to developing an employment plan with a participant in the Family Stabilization Services Track:

1. Complete an assessment of strengths, barriers and special circumstances that impact – or may impact – progress toward the goals in the Employment Plan.

2. Identify services, supports, education, training and accommodations needed to address barriers and to meet the participant’s personal and family obligations.

3. Identify activities and hourly requirements appropriate to the participant’s individual circumstances.

4. Assist participants in accessing services and supports necessary to help them progress in their plan.

5. Maintain monthly contact.

6. Review the plan at least every 6 months, including whether referrals were successful, and modify the plan as necessary.

7. Rewrite the plan annually, even if there are no changes.

If participants report having a condition that would make them eligible for Family Stabilization Services, but the verification is not yet available: