QUALIFYING LIST FOR DESE/DDS PROGRAM

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified providers to administer the DESE/DDS Community Residential Prevention Program (DESE/DDS Program). The program provides support services to families of children and young adults with intellectual and closely related disabilities. Qualified providers will work with families to direct the use of funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and provide services such as Family Service Navigation, Respite, Community Integration Supports, Skills Training Services, Family Training, and Professional Services and Supports. The program is designed to increase family capacity to support their child in the home and community and provide an individualized plan of supports that promotes skill building, independence, and social integration. Key responsibilities of providers include providing Family Service Navigation, delivering specific services to families, administering funding, and maintaining records and reports. • The DESE/DDS Program is a participant-directed program that allows families to design and direct their own services. • Providers must be able to deliver a range of services, including Family Service Navigation, Respite, Community Integration Supports, Skills Training Services, Family Training, and Professional Services and Supports. • Providers must have the capacity to provide universal access for all individuals, including those who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) or deaf, late deafened, and/or hard of hearing. • Providers must demonstrate their commitment and capacity to provide translation, interpretation, or other related services as needed. • The program has a budget allocation for ancillary goods and services, and providers must be able to administer funding and maintain documentation of expenditures. • Providers must comply with all applicable regulations, including those related to licensure, certification, and background checks.