DHSS Press Release |
Date: December 7, 2005 DHSS-121-2005 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FAMILY SUPPORT WAIVER MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN JANUARY ‘06
Dover - Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), will host three informational meetings during the month of January 2006 regarding its proposed Family Support Waiver.
This proposed waiver would offer an array of supports and services to persons living with their natural families. These services are designed to promote individual choices and empowerment.
This proposal also echoes the principles of The New Freedom Initiative that was announced by President Bush on February 1, 2001, followed up by Executive Order 13217 on June 18, 2001, which is a nationwide effort to remove barriers to community living for people of all ages with disabilities and long-term illness. It represents an important step in working to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, choose where to live and participate in community life ( For more information on the New Freedom Initiative visit:www.cms.gov ).
It also marks the third goal that the DDDS has engaged in over the past several years to empower individuals with a range of additional services, support, individual funding and greater provider choices towards enhanced independence and self-determination.
We hope you will join us during the month of January for this exciting look at our proposed services and support via this Home and Community Based Waiver Program.
- January 10th 2006 6 - 9pm - DDDS Family Support Service Waiver Informational Meeting at the Dover Terry Campus, Corporate Training Center, Room 407 - Contact Valerie Smith at the Woodbrook Professional Center for more information.
- January 17th 2006 6 - 9pm - DDDS Family Support Service Waiver Informational Meeting at the Stanton Campus , Room A116 -Contact Valerie Smith at the Woodbrook Professional Center for more information.
- January 18th 2006 6 - 9pm - DDDS Family Support Service Waiver Informational Meeting at theGeorgetown Owens Campus, Room 344A - Contact Valerie Smith at the Woodbrook Professional Center for more information.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
