Case Management

At the Washington County Children’s Program, we like to say "we don't 'manage cases,' we work with families." Families are not cases, they are unique groups of people with unique wishes, hopes, and dreams. All of our work is family-centered and strengths-based. That means we look first for what is going well, and build on those strengths to help meet the family’s needs.

A WCCP case manager can do the following for a family with a child ages birth to 21 who has a diagnosed special need or, for ages birth to six, is "at risk" for developing special needs:

• Meet with families to discuss strengths and needs in order to support your child in home and community.
• Attend team meetings to support your family’s needs, provide information, and advocate for services.
• Help access funds or resources that will benefit your child.
• Help develop family support systems through workshops, parent groups, and newsletters.
• Assist your child and family through periods of transition - times that are most difficult for a child with special needs.
• Provide free access to a library of resources - books, DVD’s, audiotapes, and national newsletters.
• Smooth the way between families, schools, and providers to promote consistency for the child.

A case manager can meet with you in your home, at our offices, and/or at your child’s school, and is also available by phone during business hours.

Early Intervention Case Management

Early Intervention Case Management for children under age 6 with a developmental delay or at risk of a delay.

Targeted Case Management

Targeted Case Management is for children under age 21 with Mental Retardation (Washington County) and/or Autistic Disorder (Washington & Hancock Counties).

First Point of Contact

For questions about a child's development and the appropriateness of our services.