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Family Pathways is intended for children and families that need intensive services. Therefore, all of the following must apply:

The child or teen is one of the following:

  • The child or teen exhibits behavior resulting in functional impairment which substantially interferes with, or limits participation in the community, school, family, or peer group.
  • The child or teen has a mental disorder diagnosed under the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition (DSM-IV).
  • The child or teen has a long-term or very serious problem including one of the following:
    • the problem has been going on for at least one year; or
    • the problem is expected to continue for more than one year; or
    • the problem is of short duration and high intensity.
    • The child or teen demonstrates a need for one or more special services in addition to mental health.