§ 7136. Homemaker Plans.

(a) Homemaker plans shall be developed for a client when necessary to prepare him/her to engage in activities directed toward personal care for others in the home or toward the maintenance of the home itself. The anticipation of both social and economic benefits, as well as the performance of homemaking activities, shall be a prerequisite for homemaking plan development. For the purposes of this section:

(1) Social benefits include such actions as:

(A) Reduction of client dependence on others.

(B) Greater client independence and self-assurance.

(C) Increased socialization.

(D) Improved family attitude.

(2) Economic benefits include such actions as:

(A) Reduction in public assistance payments to the client.

(B) Reduction in in-home supportive services.

(C) Tax revenue due to additional income generated by a family member who has been freed to work.

(D) Decrease in, or prevention of, the need for institutional services and facilities.

(b) Homemaking activities include duties such as cleaning, sewing, food preparation, meal service, laundry, childcare and home management. Homemaking activities do not include activities not include activities of daily living or self-care such as self-feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting and self-medication.

(c) Each homemaker plan shall provide for assessment of client needs with specific recommendations for solutions and services to be provided. The Counselor shall clearly document the Counselor/client steps for evaluating progress in homemaking and establishing criteria for success.

(d) With the exception of section 7132(b) and (c), all of the provisions specified in sections 7131 thorough 7134 shall apply to homemaker plans.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-5-91; operative 4-4-91 (Register 91, No. 15).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR Section 361.40.