This program is an individual/consumer driven service designed
to maximize home and community support to the mentally retarded
and developmentally disabled. The goal of MSC is to maintain and
ensure quality service connections and support services for all
consumers through service coordination.
Service coordination is the comprehensive and professional assistance
with self management of all parts of an individuals life.
There are four components to this program:
Intake/Assessment/Interview
- determines the individual's eligibility.
Service
Planning and Coordination - determines the person's service
needs and coordinates services for them.
Linkage/Referral
- helps the individual to access programs and services.
Follow
Up and Monitoring - ensures the individual's benefits from
the program and services.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have
a developmental disability; i.e. mental retardation, autism, down
syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and/or cerebral palsy.