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Documentation Needed When Requesting a Crisis Review at the Time of Applying for Services

For APD to begin the crisis review process, an individual must have been determined eligible for APD services pursuant to section 393.065, F.S., and must meet the level of care requirement for an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities pursuant to federal regulations. Please submit the necessary crisis documentation listed within the Quick Guide. Please note that the Quick Guide: Applying for APD Services and Requesting Crisis Review is a reference only and not an exhaustive list. If necessary, APD may request additional information or documentation in order to complete the crisis review.

Homeless

Examples of Documents That May Be Needed

The client is currently homeless, living in a homeless shelter, living in an unsafe environment, or is housing insecure. Such as a place where:

  • violence or illegal activities are taking place,
  • the applicant is at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation,
  • there is insufficient, inappropriate, or no room to shelter the applicant, or
  • the living arrangement is not expected to last more than several weeks. 
  • One or more of the following types of documents may be needed:
    • Eviction notice/foreclosure notice
    • Evidence of living in a shelter
    • Evidence of being released from jail with nowhere to live
    • Evidence of a temporary living setting
    • Credible evidence from either the caregiver, law enforcement, DCF protective service investigations, hospitals, court documents, or other professionals aware of the client’s health and safety being at imminent risk.
    • Written documents from any individual aware of the client’s situation.

*Note: documents should be current within the last 12 months.

 

See Chapter 393, Florida Statutes; Rule 65G-1.046-047, Florida Administrative Code for further details.

Additional information can be found at Apply for Services.


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