1. SW 644: Issues in Developmental Disabilities CompassWisconsin: Threshold
Lecture Presenter: Charity Eleson
CompassWisconsin: Threshold
Katie Beckett Program

2. Overview: CompassWisconsin Threshold
State initiative
Consolidated intake
Streamlines intake, application and eligibility processes for families

3. The Learning Process Six-month study: What was learned:
How families access services
What was learned:
Different eligibility processes for different programs
Demand on families to be “educated consumers” coming into the process
Lack of transparent information
Agency/Professional challenges

4. Threshold Components Entry point Simplified process for families
Information provided in a variety of formats – increasing access

5. Threshold Components Role of the Threshold Consultants
Provide information
Intake
Application process
Partner with families

6. Threshold Components Timely eligibility process
Connect families to resources
While waiting for eligibility decision and for enrollment in service programs
Resource Specialist
Connecting children with healthcare coverage

7. Values and Informed Practice
Meeting families where they are at
Providing accurate, comprehensive and accessible information
Be responsive and timely
Respect
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