Subject to the availability of funds therefor, a family shall be eligible to receive family support services and goods if the family meets any of the following requirements:

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(1) The family has a family member requiring long term care due to disability or chronic illness whom the family desires to keep at home or return to the home from an institution or other out-of-home placement.

(2) The family desires to care for the dependent family member at home if financial, physical or other barriers are reduced or eliminated and adequate community based support services are provided.

(3) The family is caring for a family member who is waiting for residential or vocational services.

(4) Other requirements established by the Department of Human Services. The requirements must be reviewed by the Family Support Advisory Council. [1991 c.122 § 5; 2001 c.900 § 110]