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DC Code § 4-754.36 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.36. Termination

(a) A provider may terminate its delivery of services to a client only when: (1) The provider documents that it has considered suspending the client in accordance with § 4-754.35 or has made a reasonable effort, in light of the severity of the act or acts leading to the termination, to transfer the client in accordance with § 4-754.34; (2) The client: (A) Possesses a weapon on the provider’s premises; (B) Possesses or sells illegal drugs on the provider’s premises; (C) Assaults or batters any person on the provider’s premises; (D) Endangers the client’s own safety or the safety of others on the provider’s premises; (E) Intentionally or maliciously vandalizes, destroys, or steals the property of any person on the provider’s premises; (F) Fails to accept an offer of appropriate permanent housing that better serves the client’s needs after having been offered 2 appropriate permanent housing opportunities; or (G) Knowingly engages in repeated violations of a provider’s Program Rules; and (3) In the case of a termination pursuant to paragraph (2)(F) or (G) of this subsection, the provider has made reasonable efforts to help the client overcome obstacles to obtaining permanent housing. (b) For the purposes of subsection (a)(2)(F) of this section, Rapid Re-Housing shall be considered an offer of appropriate permanent housing and an offer of 2 different units through a Rapid Re-Housing program shall be considered 2 offers of appropriate permanent housing. In determining whether an offer of permanent housing is appropriate, the results of a research- or evidence-based assessment tool used as part of the decision to make such an offer shall be given great weight.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 22, 52 DCR 8113; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5182(g), 60 DCR 12472; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(y), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.34 and § 4-754.35. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5182(g) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5182(g) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5181 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle Q of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Homeless Services Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 4-754.36a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.36a. Discontinuation of permanent supportive housing

(a) A provider may discontinue permanent supportive housing for a client only when the client has: (1) Relocated to another program or facility for more than 180 days; (2) Abandoned his or her unit for more than 60 days and good-faith efforts to locate the client have failed, or the client has been located but has indicated by words or actions that he or she does not intend to return to and reside in the unit; or (3) The client has not requested a reasonable accommodation to continue the permanent supportive housing for disability-related reasons, or has requested a reasonable accommodation and it was denied; and (4) No household members who have been approved as part of the household unit for purposes of the program remain in the permanent supportive housing placement. (b) Providers of permanent supportive housing shall give oral and written notice, in accordance with § 4-754.33(d), to clients of their discontinuation from services only after the required time period in subsection (a) of this section has lapsed, except where there is credible evidence that the client who has relocated to another program or facility is expected to be absent for more than 180 days. The notice shall be given at least 30 days before the effective date of the discontinuation of services. If it is not possible to provide written notice at the time of the action because the client’s whereabouts are unknown, a written notice shall be delivered to the client’s last known address or, upon request, within 90 days of the discontinuation of services. (c) A client whose permanent supportive housing is discontinued pursuant to this section shall have the right to be re-housed in accordance with the District's centralized or coordinated assessment system protocol; provided, that the client continues to meet the eligibility criteria for the program.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 22a; as added Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5182(h), 60 DCR 12472; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(z), 65 DCR 331.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5182(h) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5182(h) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5181 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle Q of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Homeless Services Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 4-754.36b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.36b. Program exits

(a) A provider may exit a client from a housing program only when: (1)(A) The housing program is provided on a time-limited basis, and the client's time period for receiving services has run; (B) The Mayor determines that the client cannot be recertified to continue receiving services; and (C) The client was assigned to the provider for substantially all of the client's time in the housing program; or (2) Pursuant to § 4-753.02(b-1), the Mayor determines that the client is no longer eligible for the services. (b)(1) A provider exiting a client from a program shall provide the client oral and written notice of the program exit at least 30 days before the effective date of the program exit. (2) Written notice issued pursuant to this subsection shall conform to the requirements of notice issued pursuant to § 4-754.33(d).". (c) Any client who requests a fair hearing within 15 days of receipt of notice of a program exit shall continue to remain in the housing program pending a final decision from the fair hearing proceedings. (d) A program exit is not considered a termination of services pursuant to § 4-754.36.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 22b; as added Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(aa), 65 DCR 331.)
DC Code § 4-754.37 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.37. Alternative sanctions

(a) A provider may employ lesser sanctions as alternatives to the transfer, suspension, or termination of services authorized in §§ 4-754.34 through 4-754.36. (b) Any alternative sanction applied shall be authorized in the schedule of sanctions included in the provider’s Program Rules and may include loss of special privileges and imposition of additional responsibilities.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 23, 52 DCR 8113.)
DC Code § 4-754.39 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.39. Mediation

(a) Providers are strongly encouraged to establish internal mediation programs to resolve disputes with clients. (b) Any provider who chooses to establish an internal mediation program shall offer mediation services to any client of the provider, or the client’s representative, who requests them. (c) Upon receiving an oral or written request for mediation, the provider shall provide the client or the client’s representative with reasonable written notice of: (1) The time and place of any mediation proceedings; and (2) The client’s right to request a fair hearing for formal review of his or her complaint pursuant to § 4-754.41 and his or her right to request administrative review pursuant to § 4-754.42. (d) The provider shall allow the client or the client’s representative to review its records of the client prior to the mediation proceeding. (e) The provider shall allow the client to be accompanied by a legal or other representative of the client’s choosing in any mediation proceedings. (f) Upon conclusion of the mediation proceedings, the provider shall notify the client of his or her right to request a fair hearing pursuant to § 4-754.41, and the deadline for making such a request, if he or she is not satisfied with the outcome of the mediation. (g) No member of the provider’s staff who was involved in the incident or incidents at issue in the mediation shall serve as a mediator during the proceedings.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 25, 52 DCR 8113.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.32, § 4-754.38, and § 4-754.52.
DC Code § 4-754.51 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part F - Shelter Monitoring|§ 4-754.51. Establishment of Shelter Monitoring Unit

There is established within the Department of Human Services a Shelter Monitoring Unit to monitor shelters and services provided by the District and its contractors to clients who are homeless.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27a; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(ee), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-751.01.
DC Code § 4-754.53 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part F - Shelter Monitoring|§ 4-754.53. Shelter monitoring reports

(a) The Shelter Monitoring Unit ("Unit") shall issue reports summarizing the findings of each inspection or investigation it conducts. (b) The Unit shall make available, upon request, each report issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to the provider, the Mayor, and the Director to End Homelessness. Upon request, the Unit shall deliver an appropriate number of copies of the final report to the shelter for distribution to clients. (c) The Unit shall issue an annual report, which shall include a summary of the quality and compliance of the shelters it has monitored and an analysis of the trends it has identified in the course of its monitoring efforts.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27c; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(gg), 65 DCR 331.)
DC Code § 4-754.54 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part F - Shelter Monitoring|§ 4-754.54. Shelter monitoring staff

(a) Employees of the Shelter Monitoring Unit ("Unit") shall agree in writing to comply with all applicable confidentiality requirements in accordance with their official duties. (b) The Unit shall train its employees, as appropriate, in compliance with applicable confidentiality restrictions, in homeless shelter program evaluation, and in sensitivity to the diversity of persons who are homeless in the District. (c) The Unit shall endeavor to hire staff who reflect the diversity of people accessing shelter in the District, including with respect to disability status, language, and experience being homeless.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27d; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(hh), 65 DCR 331.)
DC Code § 4-754.55 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part F - Shelter Monitoring|§ 4-754.55. Retaliation prohibited

No person shall retaliate against a person who brings a complaint or provides information to the Shelter Monitoring Unit ("Unit") relevant to the performance of its duties. The Unit shall report any violation of this section to the Interagency Council and the Office of the Inspector General.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27e; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(ii), 65 DCR 331.)
DC Code § 4-754.56 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part F - Shelter Monitoring|§ 4-754.56. Annual monitoring strategy

The Shelter Monitoring Unit, with the approval of the Mayor, shall adopt an annual monitoring strategy, which shall include policies and procedures for inspections, procedures for identifying and curing deficiencies, and procedures for taking enforcement actions against providers in violation of the standards of this chapter. The policies and procedures may include criteria for the provision of performance-based bonuses or penalties for providers.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27f; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(jj), 65 DCR 331.)
DC Code § 4-1301.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter I - Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect|Part A - Reporting Abuse and Neglect|§ 4-1301.01. [Reserved]

Section References This section is referenced in § 7-131.
DC Code § 4-1301.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter I - Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect|Part A - Reporting Abuse and Neglect|§ 4-1301.06. Investigation

(a) The full investigation shall be completed no more than 30 days after the receipt of the first notice of the suspected abuse or neglect. (b) The investigation shall determine: (1) The nature, extent, and cause of the abuse or neglect, if any; (2) If mental injury, as defined in § 16-2301(31), is suspected, an assessment of the suspected mental injury by a physician, a psychologist, or a licensed clinical social worker; (3) If the suspected abuse or neglect is determined to be substantiated: (A) The identity of the person responsible for the abuse or neglect; (B) The name, age, sex, and condition of the abused or neglected child and all other children in the home; (C) The conditions in the home at the time of the alleged abuse or neglect; (D) Whether there is any child in the home whose health, safety, or welfare is at risk; and (E) Whether any child who is at risk should be removed from the home or can be protected by the provision of resources, such as those listed in §§ 4-1303.03 and 4-1303.03a. (c)(1) Within 5 business days after the completion of the investigation, the Agency shall complete a final report of its findings. (2) The Agency shall provide a copy of a report regarding suspected abuse or neglect that addresses possible criminal activity to the Metropolitan Police Department, the Office of the Attorney General, and the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (d) If the Agency determines that a report was made in bad faith, the Agency shall refer the report to the Office of the Attorney General, which shall determine whether prosecution of the person making the report in bad faith is warranted. (e) Nothing in this section shall be read as abrogating the responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Department for criminal investigations.  (Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 106, 24 DCR 3341; Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-277, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2043; Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-341,§ 2(c), 52 DCR 2315.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2104. 1973 Ed., § 6-2104. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1301.06a, § 4-1303.03, and § 16-2353. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-277, in subsec. (a), substituted “with the Agency” for “with the Division” and substituted “either the Agency” for “either the department of Human Services”. D.C. Law 15-341 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes For applicability of D.C. Law 13-277, see note following § 4-1303.01a.
DC Code § 4-1301.06b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter I - Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect|Part A - Reporting Abuse and Neglect|§ 4-1301.06b. Obtaining records

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the Agency’s request, a person who is required to report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect under § 4-1321.02 shall immediately provide the Agency copies of all records in the possession of the person or the person’s employees of: (1) A child who is the subject of an investigation of child abuse or neglect; provided, that the records bear directly on the allegations of abuse or neglect being investigated; and (2) Any other child residing in the household where the abuse or neglect is alleged to have occurred when the Agency has a reasonable suspicion that the child’s health, safety, or welfare is at risk; provided, that the records bear directly on the basis of the Agency’s suspicion. (b) The Agency shall request the records as needed for its investigation under this part. (c) The Agency shall not be charged a fee for the records. (d) If the Agency determines that the report of abuse or neglect is an unfounded report or an inconclusive report, as defined in § 4-1301.02, the Agency shall immediately destroy all copies of any records it has received under this section.  (Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 106b; as added July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-198, § 2, 55 DCR 6283; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 240(a), 56 DCR 1117.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Record Access Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-487, October 18, 2006, 53 DCR 8673). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Record Access Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-670, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1150). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Record Access Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-166, October 19, 2007, 54 DCR 10972). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Record Access Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-246, January 23, 2008, 55 DCR 1249). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Record Access Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-213, March 6, 2007, law notification 54 DCR 2764). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Record Access Temporary Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Law 17-93, January 29, 2008, law notification 55 DCR 3400).
DC Code § 4-1301.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter I - Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect|Part A - Reporting Abuse and Neglect|§ 4-1301.07. Removal of children

(a) In cases in which a child is alleged to be a neglected, but not an abused, child the Agency shall determine whether the child should be removed from the home or can be protected by the provision of services or resources. If in the opinion of the Agency the available services or resources are insufficient to protect the child and there is insufficient time to petition for removal, the Agency shall request the police to remove the child pursuant to § 16-2309(a)(3) or (a)(4). (b) In all cases for which the police are responsible for the initial investigation but which do not involve an immediate danger to a child, the police shall seek from the Agency and the Agency shall provide assistance in the determination of whether the child can be protected by the provision of services or resources or whether removal is necessary. Whenever possible the Agency shall dispatch a worker to the scene to provide assistance in this determination. (c) In all cases for which the police are responsible for the initial investigation and which do involve an immediate danger to a child and require removal pursuant to § 16-2309(a)(3), the police shall immediately notify the Agency of the removal and the latter shall investigate alternative placements for the child. (d) When, prior to a shelter care hearing, the Agency locates a suitable alternative placement pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, the police may release the child pursuant to § 16-2311(a)(1). (e) The Director of the Agency or his or her designee shall take custody of a child and remove the child from a hospital pending further custody proceedings if: (1) The Director of the Agency receives written notification from the chief executive officer of a hospital located in the District of Columbia that a child has resided in the hospital for at least 10 days following the birth of the child, despite a medical determination that the child is ready for discharge; and (2) The parent, guardian, or custodian of the child, as established by the hospital admission records, has not taken any action nor made any effort to maintain a parental, guardianship, or custodial relationship or contact with the child.  (Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 107, 24 DCR 3341; June 8, 1990, D.C. Law 8-134, § 3, 37 DCR 2613; Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-277, § 2(f), 48 DCR 2043.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2105. 1973 Ed., § 6-2105. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-251.03, § 4-1301.06a, § 4-1303.03, and § 16-2309. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-277 substituted “Agency” for “Division” throughout the section; and, in subsec. (e), substituted “Director of the ” for “Chief of the”. Editor's Notes For applicability of D.C. Law 13-277, see note following § 4-13035.01a.