1. SW 644: Issues in Developmental Disabilities CompassWisconsin: Threshold and Systems Discussion
Charity Eleson
CompassWisconsin:Threshold
Katie Beckett Program
Interviewed by: Laura Birnbaum-Singler, MSW

2. Family Experiences: The Impact of Poverty
Poverty impacts:
Transportation
Access to information
Isolation
Confidence in seeking assistance

3. How does the system respond?
Threshold:
Values – literally meets families where they are at
Make information widely available
Open mind

4. Evolution within Threshold
Number of children and families applying
Number of programs applied for
Families applying based on fit for their child/family

5. Threshold: Next Steps Expansion Continued learning
Kenosha and Waukesha counties
Continued learning
Increased partnership within counties

6. Other system changes: Children’s System Redesign Threshold component
Other simplification components
Children’s Long-Term Support Waivers
Funding streams
Database and administrative pieces
Third Party Administrative Payment System

7. Threshold and Child Welfare
Implementation decisions re Threshold eligibility
Children in out-of-home placements
Benefits and Challenges

8. Children with Long-Term Support Needs System Overlap
Work to integrate systems for families with multiple needs
Challenges
Staff and Resources available
Complex systems with individual statutory requirements
Communication and Relationship