Laws and Definitions

SSI

Supplemental Security Income – A federal program that makes monthly payments to disabled children/adults who have limited income and resources. 1-800-772-1213.

TANF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the monthly cash assistance program for poor families with children under age 18.

Subsidized Housing

Federally funded, privately owned developments; must apply to each development individually

Public Housing

Federally funded, government-run housing. Must apply at Dept. of Public Housing

Section 8

Federally funded vouchers used to subsidize rent in privately owned apartments.

SCOH Services

Services to Children in their own Homes – a SCOH worker works individually with a special needs child (mental health needs or medically challenged) in their home and school- through DHS

WRAP Around Services

Multidisciplinary behavioral and therapeutic supports for children ages 0-21 that places supports in the child’s community, school, and home.

TSS

Therapeutic staff support services – part of WRAP around service-one-on-one support

Mobile Therapist

A person who provides psychological, behavioral, and family therapy to children in their own home

EPSDT

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Works in conjunction with Medicaid to screen for conditions that interfere with normal childhood development and learning- 1-800-543-7633.

IFSP

Individual Family Service Plan – written plan for children 0-3 years old with developmental delays and the services they will receive- Family Focused

IEP

Individualized Education Plan – for 3-21 year olds- more Education Focused

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – passed Congress in 1975 to ensure all children with disabilities in the U.S. receive free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

Section 504 Accommodations

Similar to Chapter 15 – is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is not a special education program. Any student with a disability that interferes with a major life activity is qualified for educational services and accommodations. Student does not get an IEP. Conditions include: ADHD; Dyslexia: Severe Asthma; and others.

CPS

Child Protective Service- all abuse categories (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect. Protective services will respond immediately or within 24 hours.

GPS

General Protective Service- involves neglect, lack of supervision, lack of daily basic needs. Protective service will respond in one to six days.