Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-6-413. Scope of home based services--Purpose--Principles--Services for individuals younger than 11 years old

(2)(a) To enable a person with a disability and the person's family to select services and supports that best suit their needs and preferences, the division shall, within appropriations from the Legislature, provide services and supports under this part by giving direct financial assistance to the parent or guardian of a person with a disability who resides at home.

(b) The dollar value of direct financial assistance is determined by the division based on:

(c) In determining whether to provide direct financial assistance to the family, the division shall consider:

(d) If the division provides direct financial assistance, the division:

(e) Except for eligibility determination services directly connected to the provision of direct financial assistance, service coordination is not provided under this part by the division unless the person with a disability or the person's parent or guardian uses the direct financial assistance to purchase such services.

(a) all children, regardless of disability, should reside in a family-like environment;

(b) families should receive the support they need to care for their children at home;

(c) services should:

(a) for persons in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services;

(b) under a plan for home-based services, including respite and temporary residential care or services provided by a professional parent under contract with the division; or

(c) after a written finding by the director that out-of-home residential placement is the most appropriate way to meet the needs of the person with disabilities and his family.