Section 465IAC2-15-14. Grounds for denial of final approval of application

   (a) An application of an older youth for whom eligibility for OYFC services has been approved under section 9 of this rule may be denied for purposes of receipt of placement and services under IC 31-28-5.7 [IC 31-28-5.7 was repealed by P.L.48-2012, SECTION 33, effective March 14, 2012.] and this rule, for any of the following reasons:

(1) The applicant made a materially false or misleading statement in the application, or knowingly omitted a fact or facts material to the determination of eligibility for OYFC services under this rule.

(2) The applicant has a record of a:

(A) conviction of a criminal offense or offenses described in section 8(a)(4)(A) of this rule;

(B) juvenile delinquency adjudication described in section 8(a)(4)(B) of this rule; or

(C) substantiated determination of child abuse or neglect described in section 8(a)(4)(C) of this rule;

as shown by the disclosures in the application or the results of a background check completed under sections 8(a)(6)(A) and 10 of this rule.

(3) The applicant has one (1) or more pending criminal charges or juvenile delinquency petitions described in section 8(a)(4)(D) of this rule.

(4) The applicant is named as an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect in a report described in section 8(a)(5) of this rule.

(5) The results of the assessments described in sections 8(a)(6)(B) and 10(a)(1)(B) of this rule show that the applicant has a current need for:

(A) alcohol or drug abuse treatment, counseling, or related services;

(B) mental health treatment or services; or

(C) special care, treatment, or services relating to a condition of developmental delay or disability.

  (b) If an application is denied for any reason described in subsection (a)(2), (a)(4), or (a)(5), the department will assist the older youth in obtaining needed services by referral to one (1) or more appropriate programs, facilities, or other service providers that may be available to meet the needs of the older youth. The department is not required to pay for any services provided based on a referral under this subsection. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-15-14; filed Dec 10, 2010, 10:25 a.m.: 20110105-IR-465090168FRA)