Developmental Disabilities Resource Center

THE ORGANIZATION SERVES PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN JEFFERSON, CLEAR CREEK, GILPIN AND SUMMIT COUNTIES IN COLORADO. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEADING-EDGE SERVICES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE CHOICES, INDIVIDUALIZED TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS INCLUDE RESOURCE COORDINATION, ADULT VOCATIONAL SERVICES, OTHER DAY PROGRAMS, QUALITY LIVING OPTIONS, A BETTER CHOICE, CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDING EARLY INTERVENTION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, CHILDREN'S HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AND CHILDREN'S EXTENSIVE SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES.

RESIDENTIAL OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS WHICH PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF TRAINING, LEARNING AND EXPERIENTIAL, SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ACCESS OPTIONS PROVIDED IN RESIDENTIAL LIVING ALTERNATIVES DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS INCLUDE HOST HOMES, GROUP HOMES, APARTMENT SETTINGS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS ALONG WITH NURSING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTS.

EARLY INTERVENTION IS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO AND OFFERS INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO ENHANCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF COGNITION, SPEECH, COMMUNICATION, PHYSICAL, MOTOR, VISION, HEARING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SELF HELP SKILLS; PARENT-CHILD OR FAMILY INTERACTION; AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION, SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES. EXPENSES: 4,425,946 REVENUE: 3,450,263 FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE PERSON WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND HIS/HER FAMILY WHEN THE PERSON REMAINS WITHIN THE FAMILY HOME, THEREBY PREVENTING OR DELAYING THE NEED FOR OUT- OF-HOME PLACEMENT, WHICH IS UNWANTED BY THE PERSON OR THE FAMILY. EXPENSES: 1,470,812 REVENUE: 1,057,883 CASE MANAGEMENT IS THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT COORDINATION, AND THE MONITORING OF ALL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THE SERVICE PLAN (SP), AND THE EVALUATION OF RESULTS IDENTIFIED IN THE SP. EXPENSES: 5,650,465 REVENUE: 5,604,469 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CONNECTIONS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM, SELF DETERMINATION, VOLUNTEERS AND JEFFERSON COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES UNMET NEED FUND. EXPENSES: 2,021,071 REVENUE: 11,817,293

DAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFERS ADULT DAY SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VALUED ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS AND PARTICIPATE IN TYPICAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT, RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES. THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON ATTAINING THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT. ONCE EMPLOYMENT IS ACCESSIBLE, INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED IN BOTH CREW AND INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT. THE TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES REFER TO HOME TO DAY PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES RELEVANT TO AN INDIVIDUALS WORK SCHEDULE. FOR THESE PURPOSES, WORK SCHEDULE IS DEFINED BROADLY TO INCLUDE ADULT AND RETIREMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

PERSONAL CARE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED LIVING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO ARE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS WHO LIVE IN THE FAMILY HOME. SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULT AND CHILDREN INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE, HOME MODIFICATION, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND RESPITE.