20 CAR Part 533 — Parent Groups

Chapter XIV

Subchapter A

Subpart 1

20 CAR § 533-101 Purpose {#sec-20-car-533-101 omnilex-key=us-ar-regs-official--title-20-part-533--20 CAR § 533-101}

20 CAR § 533-101. Purpose.

This part establishes agency posture regarding parent groups at Arkansas human development centers.

20 CAR § 533-102 Scope {#sec-20-car-533-102 omnilex-key=us-ar-regs-official--title-20-part-533--20 CAR § 533-102}

20 CAR § 533-102. Scope.

This part is directed to all:

(1) Individuals receiving services at HDCs and their families;

(2) Division of Developmental Disabilities Services employees; and

(3) Other interested persons.

History

• Codification Notes: "HDC" means human development center. Authorities: Arkansas Code § 20-48-205; Arkansas Code § 20-48-210

20 CAR § 533-103 Criteria {#sec-20-car-533-103 omnilex-key=us-ar-regs-official--title-20-part-533--20 CAR § 533-103}

20 CAR § 533-103. Criteria.

(a) The administration of each human development center shall encourage parents/families/guardians to become involved with the individual receiving services by facilitating the formation of a parents' organization.

(b) The superintendent/designee will assist in the activities of the parent organization to help ensure open communications/dialogue between administration and the parent group.

(c) The superintendent/designee/staff may attend parent meetings at their discretion.

20 CAR § 533-104 Guidelines {#sec-20-car-533-104 omnilex-key=us-ar-regs-official--title-20-part-533--20 CAR § 533-104}

20 CAR § 533-104. Guidelines.

(a) Agency personnel may be actively involved with the parent group if so requested:

(1) In an advisory capacity;

(2) To provide assistance in program development; and

(3) To provide support for participation and regular meetings.

(b) Agency personnel are prohibited from serving as officers in the parent group.

(c) Parent groups are to be permitted to use agency facilities to conduct meetings, when space is available, if it is authorized by the superintendent and does not interfere with operations and/or direct services.

(d) Upon request, mailings of the parent group may be included in regular mailings of the HDC to parents and interested persons.

(e) Agency personnel may provide clerical assistance to the parent group as determined by the superintendent and if does not interfere with direct services.

History

• Codification Notes: "HDC" means human development center. Authorities: Arkansas Code § 20-48-205; Arkansas Code § 20-48-210