We will be serving up to ten families a month for a total of twenty hours per family. Families will be chosen on a first come\/first serve basis with a wait list used if necessary. Eligibility criteria:
\n‘ Birth to twenty one
\n‘ Must have a medical diagnosis of a developmental disability
\n‘ Denial from DHS-DORS program or Milestone and cannot be used in conjunction with either program
\n‘ There are no income guidelines
\nKey services provided by HSP include personal assistant services, such as help with bathing, dressing, cooking and other daily tasks, as well as home modification and nursing care.<\/p>\n
The Secondary Transitional Experience Program (STEP) is a training\/placement program that helps students with disabilities prepare to transition to employment and community participation during and after high school. Students learn to become productive, self-sufficient adults through a variety of STEP experiences. Assist students in developing desirable work habits and realistic career goals; provide opportunities for students to explore careers; offer meaningful work experiences through on-the-job placement; encourage students to develop the social and personal skills needed to maintain successful employment.<\/p>\n