441—184.24 (225C) Contractor selection and duties. Whenever possible, the department shall contract with local agencies to implement the children at home program.
	 184.24(1) Selection. Contractors shall be selected through competitive bidding and a demonstrated ability to provide disability-related services and supports.
	 184.24(2) Duties. The local children at home contractor shall agree to perform the following activities:
	  a.   	 Provide a single entry point for applicants to learn about and connect with a variety of needed services and supports.
	  b.   	 Assist families in identifying and applying for services they believe will help meet the needs of their family.
	  c.   	 Develop and disseminate a brochure describing the services available.
	  d.   	 Provide services and support in a timely manner.
	  e.   	 Inform families of emergency access to needed services and support, as needed.
	  f.   	 Survey parents annually to determine how the program is helping parents meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and include the survey results in the annual report to the department.
	  g.   	 Submit quarterly and annual reports to the department. The reports shall contain:
	 (1) 	 A summary of the number of applications and services provided;
	 (2) 	 An unduplicated count of children and families served; and
	 (3) 	 Any other items listed in the contract with the department.