2014 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 127 - Coordinated Services for Children, Youth, and Families (Sections 12301 - 12377)
Subchapter I - Establishment of Administration and Awarding of Grants for Programs (Sections 12311 - 12355)
Part B - Grants for State and Community Programs for Children, Youth, and Families (Sections 12331 - 12340)
Sec. 12332 - Definitions
Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 127 - COORDINATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES SUBCHAPTER I - ESTABLISHMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND AWARDING OF GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS Part B - Grants for State and Community Programs for Children, Youth, and Families Sec. 12332 - Definitions |
Contains | section 12332 |
Date | 2014 |
Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 101-501, title IX, §926, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1268. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 104 Stat. 1268 |
Public and Private Law | Public Law 101-501 |
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As used in this part:
(1) Community referral servicesThe term "community referral services" means services to assist families in obtaining community resources, including health care, mental health care, employability development and job training, and other social services.
(2) Core servicesThe term "core services" means—
(A) educational and support services provided to assist parents in acquiring parenting skills, learning about child development, and responding appropriately to the behavior of their children; and
(B) the early developmental screening of children to assess any needs of such children and to identify specific types of support that may be provided;
(C) outreach services;
(D) community referral services; and
(E) follow up services.
(3) Follow up servicesThe term "follow up services" means services provided to ensure that necessary services are received by families and are effective in meeting their needs.
(4) Independent State bodyThe term "independent State body" means the entity established under section 12336 of this title.
(5) Lead agencyThe term "lead agency" means an existing State agency, or other public or nonprofit private entity designated by the chief executive officer of the State as the agency responsible for the development and implementation of local family resource and support programs. Such agency shall have demonstrated ability to work with other State and community based agencies, to provide training and technical assistance, and shall also have a commitment to parental participation in the design and administration of family resource and support programs.
(6) Other servicesThe term "other services" and "other support services" includes—
(A) child care, early childhood development and intervention programs;
(B) employability development services (including skill training);
(C) educational services, such as scholastic tutoring, literacy training, and General Educational Degree (GED) services;
(D) nutritional education;
(E) life management skills training;
(F) peer counseling and crisis intervention, family violence counseling and referrals for such services;
(G) referral for substance abuse counseling and treatment referral; and
(H) referral for primary health and mental health services.
(7) Outreach servicesThe term "outreach services" means services provided to ensure (through home visits or other methods) that parents are aware of and able to participate in family resource and support program activities.
(Pub. L. 101–501, title IX, §926, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1268.)
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