People with
Developmental Disabilities and their families have big parts
to play. As team members, they talk about their choices, hopes
and dreams and what services and supports they need. They also
help the regional center and the State figure out what services
for people with developmental disabilities and their families
should look like now and in the future.
People who
provide services and supports help people with developmental
disabilities and their families work towards their hopes and
dreams and support the choices they make about life. The IPP is
their map and tells them what direction to go.
People who
work for regional centers help by being service coordinators.
The service coordinator helps write up the IPP, looks for service
and support when needed and makes sure that the services that
people get are the ones they need and want and that they make a
difference in someone's life.
The State
of California and the people at the Department of Developmental
Services help by making sure that everyone who needs services
is getting them and that everyone is working together.
What is it?
For children under 18 living at home, the plan must say what will
support the family most right now. Also, what support is needed
to make sure that children can stay living with families. Kids
under 3 years old (and their families) get a plan called the
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). The IFSP is a lot like the
IPP
There are many
ways to support children with developmental disabilities and
their families; some examples are:
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