Specifications include, but are not limited to: Proposals to increase the number of volunteer Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP), who are trained, certified, and appointed by a representative of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (Department), to represent the developmental interests of children with developmental delays or disabilities, when no parent, as defined in New Hampshire Administrative Rule He-M 510, can be identified or located to participate in the Family Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) process to ensure that the rights of the children are protected in accordance with: • New Hampshire Administrative Rule, He-M 500, Developmental Services, PART He-M 510, Family-Centered Early Supports and Services, herein after referred to as He-M 510. • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, Part C, Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, Subpart E, Section 303.422, Surrogate Parents, herein after referred to as IDEA Part C.
