Developmental Disabilities Program-Idaho Falls, Dhw7

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program caters to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. It provides services such as evaluation, diagnosis, referrals, information, guardianships, service coordination, respite care, and family support. Additionally, it offers various therapies, including developmental, speech, psychological, physical, and occupational therapy, while also sharing information about private providers of developmental disability services. The Idaho Infant Toddler Program supports children from birth to age three who exhibit developmental delays, offering therapeutic, educational, and supportive services at no cost to families. This program also facilitates the transition of services to the school district once the child turns three. For further assistance, additional contacts include Carol Torrez at 208-227-1277 and Mary Leavitt at 208-227-1293. The Family and Community Services Adult DD program serves individuals with developmental disabilities, providing court-ordered guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention, service coordination, and community resource development. The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is overseen by the Division of Family and Community Services and offers services in English, with interpreters available upon request. Intake procedures require a phone call for evaluation.