Developmental Disabilities Program

Families who have children with developmental disabilities face incredible emotional and practical challenges. The struggle to identify health and human services that are culturally and linguistically competent are multiplies for families with special needs children. The Developmental Disability Program empowers families to secure the services and support they need and deserve to become fully participating members of the community.

Our Family Advocates provide individualized family needs assessments and assist families with resources and support services such as Department of Health and Human Services-division of Developmental Disabilities, respite care and Medicaid personal care, Social Security Administration, special education programs through public schools, legal services and health care providers.

Additional services include:

• Support groups and advocacy for parents with special needs children.
• Information and referral to a variety of community service providers, including the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation-Employment Program.
• Home visits to homebound families.