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4230-4 IN-HOME PROVIDER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS This section will focus on the requirements for In-home providers who must be in compliance with Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 7 AAC 41.

The parent(s) using an In-home caregiver is considered the provider and is responsible for establishing expectations for their caregiver that meet the requirements of this section.

4230-4 A. ADMISSION AND PLANNING FOR CARE In-home caregivers must conduct child care services in the family’s home. Care may be provided to all children of the family, even if there are more than five (5) children in the family.

A parent of the family must provide information about each child with regard to medical or health concerns, including medications and/or allergies. When it is identified a child has special needs a Plan of Care for a Child with Special Needs CC89 must be developed between the parent and In-home caregiver to ensure the child’s needs are met.

The Plan of Care for a Child with Special Needs CC89 must address any specific services the parent(s) will provide in functional outcome objectives and designate the responsibility for any provisions and financing. The Plan of Care for a Child with Special Needs CC89 must also list any additional services the child is receiving from other service providers and identify those providers.

To the extent the parent consents in writing to disclose the information to the In-home caregiver, the Plan of Care for a Child with Special Needs CC89 must be based on: 1. Results of medical and developmental examinations;

2. Assessments of the child’s cognitive functioningor current overall functioning;

3. Evaluations of the family’s needs, concerns, and priorities; 4. The child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP); and

5. Other evaluations as needed.