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| pg. 466 be reported to the DHHS case manager or supervisor by the end of the next business day, unless otherwise noted in the service referral. Laboratory test confirmation is defined as screening the collected specimen by a laboratory to detect the presence of a specific drug(s) or substance(s) and the concentration of the drug(s) or substance(s) as identified and requested in the Service Referral. Laboratory test confirmation includes the written verification of the results. The Contractor’s drug testing protocol and policy shall be consistent with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Contractor’s drug testing protocol, policy, and rates shall be submitted to each Service Area Contract Liaison where the service will be provided. 6. Family Peer Support services are time-limited and designed for the caregiver of a youth with a severe emotional disturbance or substance use disorder and who has experienced behavioral/emotional challenges in the home, school, and/or community. Services utilize a parent peer coaching model to facilitate system navigation, accessing community resources and other benefits, engaging with formal and informal supports to ensure that the elements of the family plan for the youth and family are planned for, and progress towards goals and objectives occur. Services are designed to increase capacity and skills to prevent/stabilize crisis within the family, caregiver, or prevent out of home placement of the youth. *Please note, a Federal Court has ruled it is unconstitutional to mandate drug test for Public Welfare individuals. B. REQUIRE A PARENT OR CARETAKER RECEIVING ASSISTANCE TO ENGAGE IN WORK (DEFINED BY THE STATE) ONCE THE STATE DETERMINES THE PARENT OR CARETAKER IS READY TO ENGAGE IN WORK, OR ONCE HE OR SHE HAS RECEIVED 24 MONTHS OF ASSISTANCE, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, CONSISTENT WITH THE CHILD CARE EXCEPTION AT 407(E)(2) (SECTION 402(A)(1)(A)(II) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT) Employment First Participation Nebraska has adopted the federal definition of work–eligible individuals. All individuals who are defined as work-eligible, including parents and needy care-takers, are required to participate in the Employment First program. Once a family applies for ADC cash assistance, all work-eligible individuals are referred to the Employment First program at the time of the intake interview. The work–eligible individual is required to complete an Employment First Self –Sufficiency Contract within eight days of the referral and immediately engage in approved work activities unless they otherwise qualify for an exemption from Employment First. Dependent children aged 15 or younger (including an emancipated minor) and dependent children aged 16, 17, or 18 who are full–time students regularly attending an elementary or secondary school, or a dependent child aged 16 or 17 who is a full–time student and regularly attending college, are not required to participate in the Employment First program. Definition of Work Eligible Individuals Nebraska excludes from the definition of Work Eligible Individuals: 1. A minor parent who is not a head-of-household;