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Become A Certified Provider Resource Manual Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO RESPITE History and Orientation: Whom do we serve?
Become A Certified Provider Resource Manual Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO RESPITE History and Orientation: Whom do we serve?
| History and Orientation: Whom do we serve? |
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Program history and intent: Whom do we
serve? We serve
families with children birth to 18 years of age (or up to 20 if still in
school) who have significant developmental delays (6 months or greater) in two
or more areas of development, behavioral and/or emotional special needs, or
developmental disabilities including mental retardation and autism.
The Respite Program began in 1987 as a grant from the federal government to meet the needs of families who had no natural family supports and were caring for children with demanding special needs, particularly in rural areas. Maine's success in developing a statewide service system that is family focused and responds to parent choices is a model for the country. Many other states have adopted aspects of the Maine Respite System. The Respite Program determines family eligibility based on guidelines established by DHHS. |
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