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-4- I. Family involvement will he actively promoted in service. delivery. Since families have an interest, concern, and responsibilities regard- ing a family member's well-being and are an important part of the per- ^ son's life, family involvement in service delivery is important. J. All services will be provided off regional center grounds in community settings. This means that ordinary housing and the community pharmacy, dentist, doctor, church, recreational facilities, etc., would he used to provide an array of services to the individual whenever possible. Contracting with regional centers may take place for support, mainten- ance, specialized or professional services not available in the commun- ity, or to take advantage of economies by using state. employees. Contracts most he in place to purchase services from the regional center. .Shared service a;reements or interagency agreements may be used where appropriate. K. Proposals should stress ways in which public employees will enhance and Increase community service building capacity. Proposals that would involve contracting with county or private providers must guarantee that regional center employees be used in the development of services and will deliver Lhe services. L. There will be a zero return of reeidents to the regional center. Prepo- pals rill be given preference that provide safeguards to prevent state rehospitalization or care in other institutional settings (e.g., com- munity hospital, correctional facility, etc.). These safeguards shall be built into the service delivery system. Examples of safeguards are: back-up residences in the community that are available 24 hours a day for emergencies or c_isis, beepers for the project director, and other staff, etc. C1I M. Those proposals that have the support of the following shall be viewed more favorably: 1. County support 2. Parent grouna 3. Employee unions 4. Legislators and other political leaders 5. Advocacy groups G. Community leaders 7. Community agencies such as schools, DACs, etc. This support can be shown by including letters of support with the proposal. N. Since ona of the funding sources for this project is the federal home and community -based services program (see attached Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.1E00 to 9525.1930), the project must comply with service standnrds set by that program.