Part Definitions

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  5. Family Support
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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. “Council” means the state family support council appointed under § 33-5-208;
  2. “Family” means a unit that consists of either a person with a severe or developmental disability and the parent, relative, or other care giver who resides in the same household or a person with a severe or developmental disability who lives alone without such support;
  3. “Family support” means goods and services needed by families to care for their family members with a severe or developmental disability and to enjoy a quality of life comparable to other community members;
  4. “Family support program” means a coordinated system of family support services administered by the department directly or through contracts;
  5. “Severe disability” means a disability that is functionally similar to a developmental disability but occurred after the person was twenty-two (22) years of age; and
  6. “State family support council” means the council established by the department to carry out the responsibilities specified in this part.


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