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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 377. Office of Juvenile Affairs |
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Chapter 30. Residential Services |
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Subchapter 3. OJA-Operated Group Homes |
SECTION 377:30-3-21. Group home programs
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- (a) Group home staff shall provide a program designed to enhance the growth and development of each juvenile and meet the juvenile's individual needs. Programs offered at each group home shall include:(1) community supervision;(2) shelter;(3) food services;(4) emergency financial assistance, in accordance with the Office of Juvenile Affairs and Department of Human Services financial policies;(5) assistance with transportation;(6) access to medical and mental health services;(7) access to vocational evaluation and training;(8) employment counseling and placement, if possible;(9) educational training and placement, if possible; and(10) independent living assessment and skills.(b) The group home staff may use community resources, through contract or referral, to develop programs for the juveniles placed in the facility and maintain a current resource manual of evaluated and recommended community agencies to serve juveniles. Since the ultimate objective of the group home staff shall be the reintegration of the juvenile into the community or independent living, staff shall provide the juvenile with opportunities to participate in community and family activities.