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Jefferson County Public Health – Planned Performance Measures 2012
Child Development Programs
MISSION: The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Child Development Program is to
assure that children with Developmental Disabilities in Jefferson County have the choice,
opportunity and support to achieve inclusive and productive participation in community life.
SERVICE: Child Development services are designed to meet the developmental needs of each
eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child’s development.
Services may include specialized instruction, speech-language pathology, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, assistive technology, vision services and to the maximum extent
appropriate are provided in natural environments.
GOALS FOR FY 2012:
1. Participate with all Early Intervention Services Providers in order to access as many
funding sources as possible for specialized therapeutic and/or educational services
provided in natural environments to the maximum extent appropriate, for eligible
infants and toddlers and their families from birth through the child's third birthday or
enrollment in public school.
2. School Districts are necessary partners to ensure early intervention resources are
available in each area of the Jefferson County. All Jefferson County School Districts
will continue to access funds for the IFSP educational component, for children Birth to
Three with delays and their families as a valued partner with other Early Intervention
Service Providers.
OBJECTIVES FOR FY 2012:
1. Continue to develop a seamless Countywide Birth-to-Three system, in order to access
as many funding sources as possible; while supporting effective communication,
cooperation, knowledge and a comprehensive partnership between all Birth-to-Three
providers in Jefferson County.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
2010
Actual
2011
Projected
2012
Projected
Number of persons in Child Development that
have been served, are currently being served
and/or we are planning to serve
7-14
Children
7-18
Children
6-9
Children
Total Number of Units of Service 286 415 234
SUMMARY OF KEY FUNDING/SERVICE ISSUES:
The Developmental Disabilities Child Development Program supports the though
development and maintenance of birth to three early intervention services that are specialized,
therapeutic and educational.
An issue of concern is that a significant portion of the incidence of children born with
Developmental Disabilities can be attributed to preventable circumstances, such as substance
abuse during pregnancy, inadequate prenatal heath care and nutrition, teenage pregnancy, and
environmental toxins. In addition, the severity of disability and developmental delay can often
be mitigated through early intervention services with children and families living “at risk”.
Continue to increase public understanding of the importance of early intervention
services to occur as early as possible, in order to maximize the full potential for each child.
The message “Babies Can’t Wait” must persist in transforming the community norm.