DHS 61.36(1)(b)1. 1. For children from birth to 3 years, the program emphasis shall be on cognitive, motor, social, communication and self help skills.

DHS 61.36(1)(b)2. 2. Whenever possible programming for the birth to 3 year old shall be done in conjunction with the parents or the persons primarily responsible for the care of the child.

DHS 61.36(1)(b)3. 3. Programming for the birth to 3 year old shall take into consideration the individual family environment of each child.

DHS 61.36(1)(b)4. 4. Educational services shall be provided as recommended in the service plan.

DHS 61.36(1)(b)5. 5. Designated staff involved in the education service shall send a written report to the case manager at least every 6 months. The report shall contain a statement on progress toward the objectives of the service plan and the recommendations for changes in the service plan.

DHS 61.36(2) (2) Home-based services for birth-3 years.

DHS 61.36(2)(a) (a) Required personnel.

DHS 61.36(2)(a)1. 1. There shall be a home trainer who is certified by the department based on the criteria established by the Wisconsin hometrainers association, Inc. A licensed physical therapist or neuro-developmental occupational therapist also qualifies as home trainers.

DHS 61.36(2)(b) (b) Program.

DHS 61.36(2)(b)1. 1. For children from birth to 3 years, the program emphasis shall be on cognitive, motor, social, communication and self help skills.

DHS 61.36(2)(b)2. 2. Whenever possible programming for the birth to 3 year old shall be done in conjunction with the parents or the persons primarily responsible for the care of the child.

DHS 61.36(2)(b)3. 3. Programming for the birth to 3 year old shall take into consideration the individual family environment of each child.

DHS 61.36(2)(b)4. 4. Educational services shall be provided as recommended in the service plan.

DHS 61.36(2)(b)5. 5. Designated staff involved in the education service shall send a written report to the case manager at least every 6 months. The report shall contain a statement on progress toward the objectives of the service plan and the recommendations for changes in the service plan.

DHS 61.36(3) (3) Programs serving individuals 18 years and over. These programs requirements are specified in s. DHS 61.38, training services.

DHS 61.36 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.

DHS 61.37 DHS 61.37 Recreational services. Recreation services are activities designed to meet specific individual needs such as individual self-expression, social interaction and entertainment; develop skills and interests leading to enjoyable and constructive use of leisure time; and improved well-being.

DHS 61.37(1) (1) Personnel. There shall be a recreation director and staff as needed.

DHS 61.37(2) (2) Program.

DHS 61.37(2)(a) (a) The agency providing recreation services shall hold regularly scheduled activities which meet the needs, interests and abilities of individuals.

DHS 61.37(2)(b) (b) The agency providing recreation services shall provide at least one of the following kinds of activities:

DHS 61.37(2)(b)1. 1. Active and passive

DHS 61.37(2)(b)2. 2. Individual and group

DHS 61.37(2)(b)3. 3. Social, physical and creative

DHS 61.37(2)(b)4. 4. Community involvement activities

DHS 61.37(2)(c) (c) The agency providing recreation services shall provide suitable space for recreation programs.

DHS 61.37(2)(d) (d) The agency providing recreation services shall provide the necessary supplies and equipment to meet the individual needs of clients.

DHS 61.37(2)(e) (e) The agency providing recreation services shall utilize existing generic community social and recreation services, including personnel, supplies, equipment, facilities and programs when possible.

DHS 61.37 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.