DHS 90.06(2)(L) (L) The confidentiality of personally identifiable information about a child, a parent of the child or other member of the child’s family, in accordance with s. DHS 90.12 (3), is maintained;

DHS 90.06(2)(n) (n) The need of a child for a surrogate parent is determined, and a surrogate parent is appointed in accordance with s. DHS 90.13 if the child needs one;

DHS 90.06(2)(o) (o)

DHS 90.06(2)(o)1. 1. An early intervention record is maintained for each child which includes the individualized family service plan for the child, all records of core services and other early intervention services received by the child, parental consent documents and other records pertaining to the child or the child’s family required by this chapter, and these are made available for inspection by the child’s parents and representatives of the department;

DHS 90.06(2)(o)2. 2. The early intervention record is kept separate from other records on the child maintained by the agency unless the parent specifically agrees in writing that another record and the early intervention record be kept together. Records that might be kept with the early intervention record include an individual service plan under the programs established in ss. 46.011 (1g) and 46.272, Stats.

DHS 90.06(2)(p) (p) Local birth to 3 program records are maintained, including interagency agreements, records of how funds were budgeted and expended, records of personnel qualifications, records related to state training plan implementation and copies of contracts and agreements with service providers, and these are made available for inspection by representatives of the department; and

DHS 90.06(2)(q) (q) The department is provided, on request, with information on use of funds, system development, number of children needing and receiving early intervention services, types of services needed, types of services provided and such other information the department requires to describe and assess the operation of the local program.

DHS 90.06 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1992, No. 438, eff. 7-1-92; emerg. am. (1), (2) (c), (g) and (n), renum. (2) (m) to be (2) (m) 1., cr. (2) (m) 2., eff. 1-1-93; am. (1), (2) (c), (g) and (n), renum. (2) (m) to be (2) (m) 1., cr. (2) (m) 2., Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; am. (2) (g), renum. (2) (h) to (o) to be (2) (i) to (p), cr. (2) (h), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97; corrections in (2) (h) and (n) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Register, September, 1999, No. 525; emerg. renum. (1) to be (1m) and (2) (i) to (p) to be (2) (j) to (q), cr. (1) and (2) (i), am. (2) (h), eff. 10-1-01. CR 01-106: renum. (1) to be (1m) and (2) (i) to (p) to be (2) (j) to (q), cr. (1) and (2) (i), am. (2) (h), Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; CR 03-033: r. (2) (m) Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-1-04; corrections in (1) (a) and (2) (o) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635; CR 20-039: am. (1) (a), (2) (o) 2. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DHS 90.07 DHS 90.07 Identification and referral.

DHS 90.07(1) (1) Establishment of child find system. Each county administrative agency shall establish a comprehensive child find system to ensure that all children who may be eligible for the birth to 3 program are identified and referred for screening or for evaluation to determine eligibility for the birth to 3 program. The system shall include public awareness activities and an informed referral network.

DHS 90.07(2) (2) Informed referral network.

DHS 90.07(2)(a) (a) A county administrative agency shall establish a formal system of communication and coordination among agencies and others within the community serving young children. This referral network shall identify and include local providers of services related to early intervention, enhance each provider’s knowledge of eligibility criteria under this chapter and coordinate referrals to the local birth to 3 program.

DHS 90.07(2)(b) (b) The informed referral network shall be made up of all primary referral sources. Primary referral sources include but are not limited to:

DHS 90.07(2)(b)1. 1. Parents;

DHS 90.07(2)(b)2. 2. All agencies which receive funds directly or through a subcontract under relevant federal programs;

DHS 90.07(2)(b)3. 3. Health care providers such as neonatal intensive care units, perinatal follow-through clinics, hospitals, physicians, public health agencies and facilities, and rehabilitation agencies and facilities;

DHS 90.07(2)(b)4. 4. Day care providers;

DHS 90.07(2)(b)5. 5. Schools; and

DHS 90.07(2)(b)6. 6. Other qualified personnel and local providers of services to young children and their families.

DHS 90.07(3) (3) Screening and referral for evaluation.

DHS 90.07(3)(a) (a) If the primary referral source suspects that an infant or toddler has a developmental delay, the primary referral source shall conduct or request a formal screening to determine if there is reason to refer the child for an evaluation.

DHS 90.07(3)(b) (b) If the primary referral source has reasonable cause to believe that a child has a diagnosed physical or mental condition which has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay or has a developmental delay, the primary referral source shall refer the child for an evaluation. The primary referral source shall ensure that referral for evaluation is made no more than 2 working days after a child has been identified.

DHS 90.07 Note Note: Referral sources should differentiate between a request or need for a formal screening and referral for an evaluation.

DHS 90.07(3)(c) (c)

DHS 90.07(3)(c)1. 1. A service provider may do informal or formal screening of a child as part of the service provider’s routine observations or intake procedures.

DHS 90.07(3)(c)2. 2. Following either a formal or informal screening, the primary referral source or the service provider shall inform the parent of the reason, procedures and results of the screening.

DHS 90.07 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1992, No. 438, eff. 7-1-92; am. (1), (3) (b) 2., Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97; am (1), r. and recr. (3), Register, September, 1999, No. 525, eff. 10-1-99.

DHS 90.08 DHS 90.08 Evaluation.

DHS 90.08(1) (1) Designation of service coordinator. When a child is referred to the birth to 3 program for evaluation and possible early intervention services, the county administrative agency shall as soon as possible designate a service coordinator for that child and the child’s family.