Case Management Services for Children
The Washington County Developmental Disabilities program provides case management services to children (individuals aged 17 and under) with an intellectual or developmental disability. The children we serve live in a variety of settings, such as at home with their families, in funded care with non-relative Foster Home families, or in a residential setting like Group Homes.
For younger children, Service Coordinators (SCs) work with families to assure that they have access to all available community and state resources. They assist the family to advocate for the child’s needs in school and other areas.
For older children, the Service Coordinator will work with the individual, family and school to begin planning the individual’s future and ensuring a school situation that will support those plans. The SC will assist the individual with the transition from school age services into adult services upon turning 18.
Each child engaged in our services individual needs are unique and clients may or may not be eligible for specific supports. Speak to your Services Coordinator to learn more about your options and these potential services:
I/DD Choice Advising
We support your choices to determine where you wish to live, the care you receive, and how you spend your days.
Individual Support Plan (ISP)
An ISP is crafted based on an individual's health and safety needs, interests, choices, and goals. The Service Coordinator works closely with the individual and their support network to help them develop and progress toward their identified goals including aspirations, community integration and employment.
Family Support
The family support program strives to help children and families remain independent, healthy, and safe by assisting families with caring for their children at home. Families determine what they need most and have flexibility to choose services and providers.
In-Home Supports (K-Plan)
In-home services can support individuals to access the care they need to live in the family home. Types of support services include attendant care, relief care, skills training, parent and family training, behavior consultation, assistive technology, and devices.
Foster Care
Children residing in family homes or other settings, served by both the I/DD and Child Welfare programs, may be eligible for placement in I/DD certified foster care homes. These homes may be certified to support children with complex medical needs.
Children's Extraordinary Needs Program (CEN)
The Children's Extraordinary Needs program is for children under 18 with very high medical and/or behavior needs. Children in the program can get up to 20 hours of paid care per week from their parents and/or guardians.
Turning 18 - Transition Planning
Moving from children to adult services can seem challenging with many factors to consider and may feel overwhelming - your Services Coordinator will be available to support you throughout the transition. For additional resources and to learn more please visit our Turning 18 page: