Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 5467. Application and preliminary procedures

A. Determine when a visit to observe the client in the client's current environment or other setting familiar and comfortable to the client will be appropriate and useful;

B. Obtain a brief family survey;

C. Make a preliminary identification of the client's abilities and needs and of the relevant services presently available to the client;

D. Ensure the client's access to an advocate throughout the process of adult developmental services under sections 5467 to 5471;

E. Determine what information is needed to establish eligibility;

F. Provide services or referral for services to meet singular immediate needs for the client's health and safety; and

G. Begin to gather information for a service plan or a personal plan.