This repealed section provided definitions for Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and FFT Providers within the DC Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS) framework. FFT is defined as an evidence-based therapeutic service for children, youth, and families aimed at preventing deeper juvenile justice involvement. An FFT Provider is an MHRS provider certified by the Department to deliver this service. As a definitions section for an outpatient/community mental health rehabilitation service, it falls within the outpatient behavioral health licensing framework.
View official source5299 DEFINITIONS 5299.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Functional Family Therapy (FFT) – an evidence-based proprietary therapeutic service for children, youth and their families to prevent children and youth who are already involved or youth at risk of juvenile justice system involvement from further penetrating the system. FFT is a trademarked therapeutic service that requires accreditation from FFT Inc. Functional Family Therapy Provider – a Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) provider that is certified by the Department to provide FFT. Source: Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 10226, 10227 (October 29, 2010)[EXPIRED]; Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11960, 11961 (December 17, 2010).