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Eligibility: This program receives either TANF or MOE funds. The parent(s) or guardian(s) must meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. There must be a child in the family that has been determined unsafe and priority is given to families with children 0 to 10 years old. Out-of-home children must have a permanency goal of reunification. The eligible parent or guardian must be court ordered or willing to participate in the FIT program.

Restriction on Amount, Frequency, or Duration of Services or Payments: Substance use disorder services and mental health services are considered job search and job readiness assistance. This assistance is time limited by federal law such that job search and readiness activities may be county as work activities for not more than 6 weeks a year and no more than 4 consecutive weeks in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 607(c)(2)(A)(i). Additionally, per section 414.065(4)(e), F.S. a TANF recipient cannot claim more than five hours of outpatient services a week, up to a cap of 100 hours per year.

Major Activities: Case management services to address the basic support needs of the family and coordinate the therapeutic aspects of services; recovery peer support services to promote recovery, engagement and retention in treatment, and skill development; Intensive in-home treatment, inclusive of individual and family counseling, related therapeutic interventions, and treatment to address substance use disorders, based on individual and family needs and preferences; group treatment to address substance use disorders; trauma-informed treatment services for substance use disorders and co- occurring substance use and mental health disorders; care coordination to promote access to a variety of services and supports as indicated by the needs and preferences of the family such as domestic violence services, medical and dental health care, basic needs such as supportive housing, housing, food, and transportation, educational and training services, supported employment, employment and vocational services, legal services, and other services identified in the FIT Team’s case management plan; therapeutic services and psychoeducation in parenting interventions for child-parenting relationships and parenting skills, natural support development, including the family when appropriate, and relapse prevention skill development and engagement in the recovery community.

Referral to Other Programs to Assist Transition from Welfare to Work: Fourteen calendar days prior to discharge, the FIT provider makes referrals to ensure linkage for necessary services and supports.

5.13 COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT)

Purpose: To provide community-based services to children and young adults with a mental health or co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis who are at-risk for out-of-home placement. The goals of the CAT program are to: 1. Strengthen the family and support systems for youth and young adults to allow them to live successfully in the community.