Services for Children and Youth (ages 0-21)

Services to help children and youth with developmental disabilities live at home, access their community and get short-term out-of-home stabilization.

What kind of help can I get at home and in our community?

 

Help with Daily Life

Home and Community-Based Waiver Services and Community First Choice.

 

A Break for Caregivers

Short-term respite services for primary caregivers.

 

Healthcare

Find information on programs like Apple Health and nurse delegation.


There are so many transitions and service systems to keep track of. Where do I turn to for help?

 

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-3)

Information on services to children birth until age 3.

 

Early Childhood Transitions (ages 3-4)

What to expect at ages three and four for children with developmental disabilities.

 

Supporting Access to
School (ages 3 up to 22) 

Learn how we help students with developmental disabilities and their families navigate a wide range of supports.

 

Checklist and Timeline
(ages 14-22)

Information for or students with developmental disabilities.

 

Preparing for Life
After School

Supports and services to help students with developmental disabilities prepare for life after high school.


 

 

What if I am having a hard time and need more support out of my home or help to move back to the community?

Short-Term
Stabilization Services  

In-home and out-of-home services to help children and families stabilize.

Children's Residential Services

Residential services for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Lake Burien 
Transitional Care Facility 

Psychiatric in-patient care for youth who require intensive behavioral supports and adapted behavioral health treatment.

Roads to Community Living

Services and support to move from a Residential Habilitation Center or Skilled Nursing Facility.

 

My family member lives in a nursing facility. Are there additional services they can get?

Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review

A program for people living in a Medicaid licensed nursing facility. 

 

I don’t know what to ask for. Can someone help me?

 

DDA Case Management 

Resources, assessment and service planning for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities.

 

Person-Centered Planning 

Learn about person-centered planning.

 

Family and Peer Resources   

Information to help families and self-advocates connect with support organizations and other resources.