Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Where to Start-Montana


MONTANA EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM



This federal/state program gives children birth to 36 months who meet state-established eligibility criteria an entitlement to early intervention and family support services. Over 600 families receive this service on any given day in Montana and, as children and families move in and out of this service, 1297 Montana infants, toddlers, and their families received this service over the last fiscal year.

http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/homebasedservicestofamilies/earlyinterventionservices.shtml

Erica Swanson, Part C Coordinator
Developmental Disabilities Program
Community Services Bureau
Department of Public Health and Human Services
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
Phone: (406) 444-5647
Fax: (406) 444-0230
Email:
epeterson2@mt.gov

Parents, Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK)
516 N 32nd St, Billings MT 59101-6003
800-222-7585 * 406/255-0540
406/255-0523 (-fax-) * E-mail:
info@pluk.org


Download PLUK's booklet "First Steps: A Parent Information Handbook."
 
 
EASTER SEALS:

Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain provides services for children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families.

406-761-3680 - Corporate Headquarters
800-253-4093 - TDD Voice Relay
406-761-5110 - Fax
800-771-2153- Toll-free

To contact us by mail:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
4400 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59405-1641


http://esgw-nrm.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NRMM_homepage



MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM:


MT HCBW for Individuals w/DD (0208.R04.00)
Provides day hab, homemaker, residential hab, respite, support employment, waiver-funded children's case management, OT, PT, psychological services, speech therapy, adult companion services, adult foster support, assisted living, board certified behavior analyst, caregiver training and support, community transition, dietician, environmental mods/adaptive equipment, individual goods and services, meals, personal care, PERS, private duty nursing, respiratory therapy, transportation for individuals w/MR/DD ages 0 - no max age

https://www.cms.gov/MedicaidStWaivProgDemoPGI/downloads/MT0208R0400.zip
 

TEFRA: (Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982)

Under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), states may provide Medicaid coverage to children with severe disabilities, disregarding their family income, if these children require care at an institutional (hospital, nursing home or intermediate care facility) level.
When a child receives extended care in an institutional setting, family income is disregarded as a qualification for Medicaid. The TEFRA State Plan Option makes it possible to do the same for a family whose child requires care at the level provided in an institution, but who choose to care for their child at home. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have chosen to implement the TEFRA State Plan Option. Because states vary widely in the availability of institutional care for children and the clinical criteria for admitting children to these institutions, the numbers of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) who receive Medicaid benefits under this option also varies widely from state to state.

Please check with your state office to see if TEFRA is offered in your state.


GENETICS SUPPORT IN MONTANA
The Clinical Genetics Department at Shodair provides counseling to individuals and families concerning actual or potential inherited defects and/or conditions in the individual, his or her children, or other relatives. Emotional support is provided on an ongoing basis.
2755 Colonial Drive
PO Box 5539
Helena, MT 59604
Phone: 406.444.7500
Toll Free: 1.800.447.6614
http://www.shodair.org/genetic-clinical-services.asp



DOWN SYNDROME CONNECTION OF MISSOULA,MT

4550 Sundown Road, Missoula, MT 59804
406-549-2915
thecross@centric.net
maremac411@gmail.com
www.missoulabuddywalk.org



DREAM (DS RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY OF MONTANA)


712 E. Peach Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
406-599-2556
jkleine200@yahoo.com  59715




FAMILY OUTREACH (REGION IV)


Family Outreach is a private non-profit agency providing home-based education and support services to individuals throughout Southwestern Montana who have disabilities or developmental delays.

The focus of our program is to teach families and friends how to teach skills to children and adults with special needs. In addition, the families and friends often request education regarding the disability and information about resources and services available.

619 North Church Ave. #1, Bozeman, MT 59715
406-587-2477
www.familyoutreach.org


YELLOWSTONE COUNTY'S "EXTRA" SPECIAL KIDS


3814 Parkhill Drive, Billings, MT 59102
406-256-0469
christina0469@msn.com
http://yeskids-mt.com

A.W.A.R.E. Inc.


AWARE Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, provides quality community-based services to persons with challenging mental, emotional, and in some cases, physical needs who would otherwise be served in a more restrictive setting…or perhaps would not be served at all.

We work to ensure that the people we serve achieve maximum independence, productivity, and integration into the community.

205 E. Park Ave.
Anaconda, MT 59711

Website
www.aware-inc.org
Phone (406) 563-8117
Email
info@aware-inc.org

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