Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Alaska Statutes Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions § 47.20.090. Finding and evaluating eligible participants

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The department shall establish a comprehensive system for finding children and their families who are eligible for services under AS 47.20.060--47.20.290. This child find system must

(1) include a public awareness program focusing on early identification of developmentally delayed and disabled children under three years of age;

(2) provide for participation by primary referral sources; and

(3) include procedures with timelines for referral of eligible participants to service providers.

(b) The department shall, within 45 days after a child's referral for services under (a) of this section, ensure that all affected public agencies and service providers

(1) provide for a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation of the functioning of the child and the needs of the child's family so that the family can appropriately assist in the development of the child;

(2) in consultation with the child's parents, develop a written individualized service plan that identifies how the needs of the child and the family could be met.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions § 47.20.090. Finding and evaluating eligible participants - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-47-welfare-social-services-and-institutions/ak-st-sect-47-20-090/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard