|
|
|
|
Short Term Assistance and Referral (STAR)
The STAR Project provides short term assistance to families of children or adults who experience developmental disabilities. The project is committed to strengthening families by providing help before a crisis occurs and by responding with problem solving and resources when families encounter temporary difficulties.
Some of the ways the STAR Project can help:
- Providing information about programs and/or people who can help
- Helping arrange meetings to get services started
- Helping with the application process for services through the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services (DSDS), respite programs, SSI, Medicaid, and other assistance programs
- Assistance in locating adaptive equipment
- Assistance in locating natural supports
- Providing short term respite care if the family is not enrolled in a respite program
- Attending educational and medical meetings when requested by the family
- Assisting with behavioral issues
- Listening, problem solving, and planning for the future
For more information, contact:
Beverly McCartney
STAR Project Team Leader
Phone: 777-0113
TTY: 258-2232
Fax: 777-0175
|
|
|
