Laws/Definitions

What Does This Mean?
BCMH (Bureau of Children with Medical Handicaps)
BCMH is the government health care program in Ohio that provides services to children with special health care needs.
Developmental Delay
A delay in one or more areas of a chid's development, such as communication, social, emotional or physical development.
EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment)
Refers to mandatory Medicaid health benefits and services for children and adolescents who live in families with a low income. EPSDT is designed to ensure children's access to early and comprehensive preventive care and treatment. The state Medicaid agency is required to pay for and make sure that health care providers deliver EPSDT services.
ICM-Intensive Case Management
Intensive Case Management services provide direct services to children ages 3 through 18 years who display serious emotional disturbances. ICM works to ensure that children and their families utilize natural supports, as well as traditional and non-traditional community resources to develop appropriate relationships with family and caregivers
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - passed Congress in 1975 to ensure all children with disabilities in the U.S. receive free and appropriate public education (FAPE)- Birth to 3 years old is under Part C of IDEA Act. From third birthday to 1st grade is under Part B:Section 619 of IDEA.
IEP
Individualized Education Plan - for 3-21 year olds- more Education Focused
IFSP
Individual Family Service Plan - written plan for children 0-3 years old with developmental delays and the services they will receive- Family Focused
ITP (Individualized Transition Plan)
This written plan start when a special needs child turns 16 years old. The IEP team meets with the student to discuss and plan for future goals including: post-secondary education, vocational training, independent employment, adult services, independent living, and community participation.
Mobile Therapist
A person who provides psychological, behavioral, and family therapy to children in their own home
Public Housing
Federally funded, government-run housing. Must apply at Dept. of Public Housing
SCOH Services
Services to Children in their own Homes - a SCOH worker works individually with a special needs child (mental health needs or medically challenged) in their home and school- through DHS
Section 8
Federally funded vouchers used to subsidize rent in privately owned apartments
SSI
Supplemental Security Income - A federal program that makes monthly payments to disabled children/adults who have limited income and resources. 1-800-772-1213.
Subsidized Housing
Federally funded, privately owned developments; must apply to each development individually
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the monthly cash assistance program for poor families with children under age 18.
TSS
Therapeutic staff support services - part of WRAP around service-one-on-one support
WRAP Around Services
Multidisciplinary behavioral and therapeutic supports for children ages 0-21 that places supports in the child's community, school, and home.
Chapter 15 Children
These are children who may need special accommodations in school, but not formal special education. These include children with: persistent asthma; seizure disorders; diabetes; mental illnesses; or other health impairments that affects activities of daily living.
Section 504 Accommodations
Similar to Chapter 15 - is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is not a special education program. Any student with a disability that interferes with a major life activity is qualified for educational services and accommodations. Student does not get an IEP. Conditions include: ADHD; Dyslexia: Severe Asthma; and others.
CPS
Child Protective Service- all abuse categories (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect. Protective services will respond immediately or within 24 hours.
GPS
General Protective Service- involves neglect, lack of supervision, lack of daily basic needs. Protective service will respond in one to six days.
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