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Services may include assessments/evaluations, service coordination, outpatient counseling for the family and/or the parents including marriage counseling and parent skills, and/or family support services. The Family Support Services and Mental Health Services programs were developed to assist families of children with mental health issues, profound or severe intellectual or developmental disabilities to care for their children in their family home. The goal of the Family Support Services and Mental Health Services programs is to prevent out-of-home placement by arranging for various supports that strengthens the family unit and the family’s ability to care for their children (TANF Purposes 1, 3, and 4). The Family Support Services and Mental Health Services programs provide an array of services. 13.1 Types of Services Covered • Family Support Services • Mental Health Services (MHS) 13.2 Eligible Families A family is eligible for family support and mental health services if the following conditions are met: • The family member meets the criteria for mental health or developmental services as determined by qualified professionals. • The family unit includes a child (under age 18) that is living in the home of the parent or relative. In the event the child is placed in a treatment program outside of the home, TANF funding for services terminates. • The family’s gross countable income for the month of application does not exceed 500% of the federal poverty guidelines. 13.3 Program Services A. Services coordination assists individuals in gaining access to needed support services and consists of the following: • Assessment of individual’s level of functionality and full range of treatment needs. • Educating the family and individual of service provider options. • Coordinating or participating in Interdisciplinary Team and treatment plan meetings. • Developing and implementing training programs designed to assist children/individuals in the various self-help, domestic living, and community awareness skills areas. • Developing a plan of care. • Locating, coordinating, and developing resources to meet the family’s and individual’s needs. • Arranging services and providing transportation to services.