Family peer support services: May be provided without the presence of the participant; Are delivered by a family peer support partner employed by a family support organization (FSO); May include, but are not limited to: Explaining the role and function of the FSO to newly enrolled families and creating linkages to other peers and supports in the community; Working with the participant and family to identify and articulate concerns, needs, and vision for the future of the participant; Ensuring family and participant opinions and perspectives are incorporated into the CFT process and POC: Through communication with the care coordinator and team members; and By attending CFT meetings with the family to support family decision-making and choice of options; Listening to the family express needs and concerns and offering suggestions for engagement in the treatment process; Helping the family identify and engage its own natural support system and facilitating the family attending peer support groups and other FSO activities throughout the POC process; Working with the family: To organize and prepare for meetings in order to maximize participation in meetings; By informing the family about options and possible outcomes in selecting services and supports to assist with informed decision-making; and By supporting the family in meetings at school and other locations in the community and during court hearings; Empowering the family to make choices to achieve desired outcomes for the participant as well as the entire family; and Helping the family to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to attain greater self-sufficiency and maximum autonomy and assisting the family to develop the skills and confidence to independently identify, seek out and access resources that will assist in: Managing and mitigating the participant's behavioral health condition or conditions; Preventing the development of secondary or other chronic conditions; Promoting optimal physical and behavioral health; and Addressing and encouraging activities related to health and wellness. Are provided by a family support organization (FSO) that: Is designated as a private, nonprofit entity designated under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, and submits copies of the certificate of incorporation and Internal Revenue Service designation; Has a board of directors comprised of more than 50 percent of individuals who are: Caregivers with a current or previous primary daily responsibility for raising a child or youth with behavioral health challenges, Individuals who have experience with State or local services and systems as a consumer who has or had behavioral health challenges; or Both §D(2)(a) and (b) of this regulation. Submits a list of board members with identification of those who are caregivers meeting the criteria in §D(2)(b) of this regulation; Establishes hiring practices that give preference to: Current or previous caregivers of a child or youth with behavioral health challenges; Individuals who have experience with State or local services and systems as a consumer who has or had behavioral health challenges; or Both §D(4)(a) and (b) of this regulation; Submits a copy of the organization's personnel policy that sets forth the preferred employment criteria stated in §D(4) of this regulation; Employs a staff that is comprised of at least 75 percent of individuals who are: Current or previous caregivers of a child or youth with behavioral health challenges; or Individuals who have experience with State or local services and systems as a consumer who has or had behavioral health challenges; Submits a list of staff and positions held with identification of those who fit the experienced caregiver and consumer criteria stated in §D(6) of this regulation; and Submits a certificate of eligibility that includes: Attestation of compliance with §D(1)—(6) of this regulation; and The organization’s mission statement that establishes the purpose of the organization as providing support and education to youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges and their caregivers; and Shall be provided by family peer support partners who: Are employed by an FSO; Are 18 years old or older; Receive supervision from an individual who: Is 21 years old or older; and Has at least 3 years of experience providing family peer-to-peer support or working with children with serious behavioral health challenges and their families; Have current or prior experience as a caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges or be an individual who has experience with State or local services and systems as a consumer who has or had behavioral health challenges; and Receive training and certification as approved by the Department.