Georgia Code Title 49. Social Services § 49-5-223

(1) Be based upon the principles delineated in Code Section 49-5-222;

(2) Be based on a case management system with assigned case managers;

(3) Consider nonresidential services including case management, prevention, early identification, assessment, outpatient treatment, home based services, day treatment, and emergency services;

(4) Consider residential services including therapeutic foster care, therapeutic group care, independent living services, residential treatment care, and inpatient hospitalization;

(5) Include mechanisms for handling conflict resolution among the various responsible agencies;

(6) Provide a mechanism to coordinate local resources with all involved state agencies;

(7) Develop specific guidelines for the development and submission of regional interagency plans based on the principles in Code Section 49-5-222;

(8) Provide for the coordination of budget, where possible; for the publication of joint costs of the comprehensive plan; and for a statement on budget recommendations;

(9) Identify gaps in service;

(10) Identify needed policy revisions; and

(11) Recommend priorities for the continuation or development of programs and resources.