Developmental Disabilities Program-Idaho Falls, Dhw7

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program provides tailored services to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These services encompass evaluations, diagnoses, referrals, information dissemination, guardianships, service coordination, respite care, and family assistance. Additionally, the program offers various therapies, including developmental, speech, psychological, physical, and occupational therapy, while also sharing information about private developmental disability service providers. The Idaho Infant Toddler Program focuses on early intervention for children from birth to three years old who exhibit developmental delays, offering therapeutic, educational, and supportive services at no cost to families. This program also facilitates the transition to school services when the child turns three. For more information, families can contact Carol Torrez at 208-227-1277 or Mary Leavitt at 208-227-1293. The Family and Community Services Adult DD program caters to adults with developmental disabilities, providing services such as court-ordered guardianship, competency evaluations, placement coordination with the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention, and community resource development. The Division of Family and Community Services oversees the Regional Developmental Disabilities Program, which offers services in English and has interpreters available. Intake evaluations can be initiated by phone.