Dependency Law Finder

Florida's dependency statutes, court rules and DCF operating procedures, with the appellate opinions that apply them

data.robertlathamesq.org · All tools

Before you use this site

This site aggregates legal authorities from a variety of public sources. It is AI and human reviewed. Text processing errors can occur. Always check the information here against the official linked source.

This site is publicly available. Use for general research only. Do not submit confidential or identifiable case information.

I don't agree: show the official sources

Community Care for Disabled AdultsCFOP 140-8

Read it Download PDF Original on DCF's site Find pages that cite it
Edition on the PDF
2020-05-13
DCF's official index lists
2020-05-13
Copy retrieved
Oct 5, 2026
Pages
65
Office of primary responsibility
PDAS
Supersedes
CFOP 140-8 dated February 27, 2020.

What this edition changed DCF's summary on the PDF

In paragraph 4-4a(1), deleted phrase “some indicators” and added phrase “not substantiated findings with less than a preponderance of evidence.”

Contents 82 entries

  1. Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMUNITY CARE p. 5
  2. 1-1. Purpose p. 5
  3. 1-2. Legal Base p. 5
  4. 1-3. Funding p. 5
  5. 1-4. History p. 5
  6. 1-5. Services p. 5
  7. 1-6. The Community Care for Disabled Adults Client p. 6
  8. Chapter 2 – DEFINITIONS AND SCOPES OF APPROVED SERVICES p. 6
  9. 2-1. Purpose p. 6
  10. 2-2. Adult Day Care (ADC) p. 6
  11. 2-3. Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) p. 9
  12. 2-4. Case Management p. 11
  13. 2-5. Chore Service p. 11
  14. 2-6. Emergency Alert/Response Service (EAR) p. 12
  15. 2-7. Escort Service p. 14
  16. 2-8. Group Activity Therapy p. 14
  17. 2-9. Home Delivered Meals p. 15
  18. 2-10. Home Health Aide p. 16
  19. 2-11. Homemaker Service p. 19
  20. 2-12. Home Nursing Services p. 21
  21. 2-13. Interpreter Service p. 22
  22. 2-14. Medical Equipment and Supplies p. 23
  23. 2-15. Medical Therapeutic Services p. 24
  24. 2-16. Personal Care p. 25
  25. 2-17. Physical and/or Mental Examinations p. 27
  26. 2-18. Respite Care p. 27
  27. 2-19. Transportation p. 28
  28. Chapter 3 – FEE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES p. 30
  29. 3-1. Purpose p. 30
  30. 3-2. Statutory Authority p. 30
  31. 3-3. Why Assess for Fees p. 30
  32. 3-4. Procedures for Determining Fees To Be Assessed p. 31
  33. 3-5. Exceptions to Fee Assessment Application p. 31
  34. 3-6. Handling Collected Fees p. 31
  35. Chapter 4 – CLIENT ELIGIBILITY p. 32
  36. 4-1. Purpose p. 32
  37. 4-2. Appropriateness of Referral p. 32
  38. 4-3. Documentation of Disability p. 32
  39. 4-4. Prioritization of Clients p. 32
  40. Chapter 5 – COMMON SERVICE REQUIREMENTS p. 33
  41. 5-1. Purpose p. 33
  42. 5-2. Common Requirements p. 33
  43. 5-3. Personnel Requirements p. 34
  44. 5-4. Training Requirements p. 34
  45. 5-5. Service Restrictions p. 35
  46. Chapter 6 – ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY CARE p. 35
  47. 6-1. Purpose p. 35
  48. 6-2. Goals of CCDA Case Management p. 36
  49. 6-3. Basic Client-Level Functions and Responsibilities of the CCDA Case Manager p. 37
  50. 6-4. The Case Manager’s Development of the Case Record p. 39
  51. 6-5. Case Manager Tasks Related to Record Closure/Service Termination p. 40
  52. 6-6. The Role of the CCDA Case Manager Regarding Administrative Hearings p. 40
  53. Chapter 7 – RESERVED p. 41
  54. Chapter 8 – RESERVED p. 41
  55. Chapter 9 – MAXIMIZING RESOURCES p. 41
  56. 9-1. Purpose p. 41
  57. 9-2. Determining Appropriateness of a Referral p. 41
  58. 9-3. Staffing to Assure Integrated and Complimentary Service Delivery p. 42
  59. 9-4. Programs Administered by the Department of Children and Families p. 42
  60. 9-5. Programs Administered by the Department of Health p. 46
  61. 9-6. Programs Administered by The Department of Education (DOE) p. 48
  62. 9-7. Non-Profit Organizations Serving Physically Disabled Adults p. 48
  63. 9-8. Various Social and Civic Organizations Serve Physically Disabled Adults p. 49
  64. Chapter 10 – CONTRACT PURCHASE OF COMMUNITY CARE FOR p. 49
  65. 10-1. Purpose p. 49
  66. 10-2. Reference and Definition p. 49
  67. 10-3. Choosing to Contract for CCDA Services p. 49
  68. 10-4. The Region Program Specialist and the Contract Manager as a Team p. 50
  69. 10-5. Region Contracting Responsibilities for CCDA Program Specialists p. 51
  70. Chapter 11 – PURCHASE OF COMMUNITY CARE FOR DISABLED ADULTS SERVICES p. 53
  71. 11-1. Purpose p. 53
  72. 11-2. Voucher and Purchase Order Authority p. 53
  73. 11-3. When to Use a Voucher or Purchase Order p. 53
  74. 11-4. Function of Vouchers and Purchase Orders p. 53
  75. 11-5. Steps Which the Region Program Office Must Follow for Service Procurement p. 54
  76. 11-6. Authorization for Payment Procedures p. 56
  77. 11-7. Payments to Vendors p. 57
  78. Chapter 12 – RESERVED p. 57
  79. Chapter 13 – RESERVED p. 57
  80. Chapter 14 – GLOSSARY p. 57
  81. 14-1. Purpose p. 57
  82. 14-2. Definitions p. 57

Citations found in the text

CFOPs it cites (4)

CFOPs that cite it (2)

Florida Statutes (10)

Administrative Code rules (4)

This site keeps anonymous records of searches and clicks to improve its topics and search; nothing identifies you (no cookies, no IP addresses).