16 chapters · 723 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 410.031 Legislative intent
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It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the provision of care for disabled adults in family-type living arrangements in private homes as an alternative to institutional or nursing home care for such persons. The provisions of ss. 410.031-410.036 are intended to be supple…
Fla. Stat. § 410.032 Definitions; ss. 410.031-410.036
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As used in ss. 410.031-410.036:(1) “Department” means the Department of Children and Families.(2) “Disabled adult” means any person at least 18 years of age, but under 60 years of age, who is not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who has one or more permanent ph…
Fla. Stat. § 410.033 Home care for disabled adults; rules
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The department shall by rule establish minimum standards and procedures for the provision of home care for disabled adults, and for the approval of persons wishing to provide such care. Priority shall be given to provision of care to disabled adults who are not eligible for compa…
Fla. Stat. § 410.034 Department determination of fitness to provide home care
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In accordance with s. 429.02, a person caring for an adult who is related to such person by blood or marriage is not subject to the Assisted Living Facilities Act. If, however, the person who plans to provide home care under this act is found by the department to be unable to pro…