Developmental Services Center

What is Case Management/Family Support Services?
DSC Case Management/Family Support Services provides to adults and children with developmental disabilities a full range of services including advocacy, referral, linkage, crisis intervention, and intermittent direct service, when appropriate. Each consumer is assigned a case coordinator who monitors treatment planning, implementation, and follow-through. As the single point of contact for each consumer, the CM/FS staff are responsible for coordinating the interplay of agency and community service providers.

Who may be served?

Champaign or Ford County residents with a developmental disability (mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism) who, due to this disability, need services to enhance or maintain his or her highest level of independence at home, work, or in the community.

What services are available?
Case Management / Family Support Services include, but are not limited to:

Intake Screening
A single point of contact
Information and referral services
Needs assessment
Individualized habilitation plan development
Coordination of services
Treatment monitoring and follow-up
Crisis intervention
Service linkage
Advocacy
Sustaining support

Case Coordinators assist DSC consumers with service linkage such as Social Security, Public Aid, and other community agencies.

Respite
The Respite Program is designed to provide short-term care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Families are eligible for up to 180 hours of respite care per fiscal year (dependent upon availability of respite providers and funding). These hours can be used in times of crisis, planned vacations or other situations where short-term care is needed. Services are provided in the home of the individual or the respite provider's home.

Is there a fee?
There is no fee for DSC Case Management/Family Support Services. The program is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

How can I learn more?
For referrals or information call the Intake Screening Specialist at (217) 356-9176, or write to:

Intake Screening Specialist

Developmental Services Center

1304 W. Bradley Avenue

Champaign, Illinois 61821-2035

dwebster@dsc-illinois.org

Developmental Services Center
1304 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
217-356-9176