1. Interviewed by: Laura Birnbaum-Singler, MSW
SW 644: Issues in Developmental Disabilities Children’s Long-Term Supports and Services: Discussion
Julie Bryda, MSSW
Alice Thorson, MSSW
Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long-Term Support, Children’s Section
Interviewed by: Laura Birnbaum-Singler, MSW

2. The Katie Beckett Program
Special eligibility rules
Child’s income
Based on functionality/Level of Care (LOC)
History
Parent & Legislative advocacy

3. CLTS Waivers & Family Support Program
Creativity in services
Flexibility
Examples of good and services

4. CLTS Waivers & Family Support Program
Home Visit/assessment
Range of experiences
Can vary dependent upon knowledge of service system
Partnership

5. CLTS System: Brief History
Children included within the Adult system
Low utilization by children and families
Waivers introduced in 2004
Waiting list of 10,000-13,000 children

6. CLTS System: Present Waiver waiting list – 8,000 - 9,000
Inclusion of Intensive In-Home Autism Treatment services
Mental Health Waiver
Wrap-around service concept
Children in and at risk of out-of-home placements
Serving children in involved in multiple systems

7. CLTS System: Autism Services
Insurance Mandate
2009
Benefits

8. Best Practice and Family-Centered Planning
Role of service coordinator
Respect for families as expert
Work with family from childhood through transition to adulthood
Family historical perspective
Maximize family ability to self-advocate and advocate for their child(ren)
Partnership

9. CLTS System across State Borders
Waiver funding
Waiting lists
Service coordination between States

10. Conflict with the System: Avenues for Families
Grievance process at the county level
State Review
Mediation Process
Appeal process through the Dept. of Hearing and Appeals (DHA)
Importance of training at State and County level