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IT, ATTENDANT CARE COMPONENT A. Definition Attendant Care is defined as the constant supervision of a juvenile in a non-physically secure setting by a trained attendant. For the purposes of SDSS reimbursements, Attendant Care can be provided directly by any county, Tribe, or private agency authorized by the county or Tribe, that has been approved by the juvenile court to provide the service. All jurisdictions requesting SDSS reimbursements are to designate an individual who is authorized to approve, coordinate, and direct the use of Attendant Care services. It is anticipated that this will often be the county sheriff. B, Description of Setting Attendant Care sites will typically be a single room located in a non-secure public facility, or in a non-secure area of a public facility. Potential facilities include a police station, law enforcement center, sheriffs department office, health center, other local or state public agency, a private social service office, or interested private business. To be eligible for reimbursement through the SDSS program, the local jurisdiction or private provider must obtain approval from DJS of any Attendant Care site. Each Attendant Care site must provide: 1. A minimum of eighty square feet of floor space for the first juvenile and an additional fifty square feet for each additional juvenile supervised; 2. Access to bathroom facilities; 3. Chairs and/or couches sufficient to allow all juveniles and attendants a place to sit down; 4. Access to telephone or other communications for contact of backup or emergency personnel; 5. The capability to prepare meals or have meals delivered; and 6. Adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of juveniles at all times. Additionally, the site (including furnishings) must comply with all federal, state, and local fire, sanitation, safety, and health codes. The site must also comply with any applicable zoning requirements for such facilities. The Attendant Care provider may request funds from DJS for minor remodeling or renovation of an Attendant Care site, Upon DJS approval of the proposed renovation, the provider will be eligible to receive reimbursement of one-half (50%) of the costs. Total (100 percent) reimbursement for furnishings and equipment for Attendant Care sites is also available upon DJS approval. The furnishings may include basic items such as a couch, chairs, reading lamps, a table, carpeting, a radio, television, and paint. As some areas have experienced a great deal of community interest and support for Attendant Care projects, the possibility of local donations for these items to increase community involvement should be considered before requesting DJS reimbursement. The provider will be responsible for such on-going expenses such as telephone bills, heating, and electricity . July 2008 - Page 3