1. Program Definition and Services
Family habilitation services in Alaska are residential habilitation services provided in a licensed assisted living home or foster home. These services include:
- 24-hour care and supervision
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Support to acquire, retain, and improve self-help and adaptive skills
- Oversight, care, and support to prevent risk of institutionalization
2. Regulations
Family habilitation services are governed by:
- Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 7 AAC 130.265
- Residential Habilitation Services Conditions of Participation
3. Licensing or Certification
Providers must be licensed as an assisted living home or foster home under AS 47.32.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, oversees the certification and regulation of family habilitation service providers.
5. Application Process
Providers must complete the certification application process through the Division of Senior and Disabilities Service
6. Required Documentation
Required documentation includes:
- Completed Provider Certification Application
- State of Alaska business license
- Assisted living home or foster home license
- Policies and procedures for service delivery
- Proof of staff training and qualifications
7. Timeline for Approval
The specific timeline for approval is not mentioned in the provided information.
8. Pre-Application Process
No specific pre-application process is mentioned.
9. Pre-Application Training
While no specific pre-application training is mentioned, providers must ensure staff receive training in critical incident reporting and settings requirements.
10. Additional Notes
- The primary caregiver must live with the recipient and not be a member of the recipient's immediate family.
- The department will not make separate payments for chore services or family-directed respite care services at the family habilitation service site.
- As of February 2025, care coordinators must demonstrate in the recipient's support plan that the family home habilitation services site is appropriate for the recipient.
- The department may limit the number of recipients in a family home habilitation services site to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of recipients.
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