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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDevelopmental Disabilities Child Development (PDF)JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH – PLANNED PERFORMANCE MEASURES 2014 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES – CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM [1] MISSION: The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Child Development Program is to assure that citizens with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County have the choice, opportunity, and support to achieve inclusive and productive participation in community life. This department implements the following strategic objectives for the 2014 Budget:  Provide advocacy, vision and leadership regarding relevant policies, plans, and services to achieve the mission.  Identify new funding sources as the state revenue shifts from the Jefferson County DD Program, to maintain quality services for all people with developmental disabilities.  Maintain funding sources in the Jefferson County DD Program, to sustain quality services for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Goal Objective Task Performance Measure 2012 Actual 2013 Projected 2014 Planned Goal 1: Meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and families related to enhancing the child’s development. Offer services that may include specialized instruction, speech- language pathology, occupational or physical therapy, assistive technology, and vision services. To the maximum extent possible, provide these services in natural environments. Participate with all Early Intervention Services Providers in order to access as many funding sources as possible for specialized therapeutic and/or educational services. # of persons in Child Development 6-9 6-10 6-10 Support effective communication, cooperation, knowledge and comprehensive partnership between all Birth-to-Three providers in Jefferson County. Total # of Units of Service 234 360 360