Developmental Disabilities
Advisory Board

 

Access our Resource Guide which lists the essential services for people with developmental disabilities in Kitsap County.  (revised January 2008)

Access our Brochure which lists County contracted adult service providers for Community Access and Employment Support Programs.  (revised January 2008)

The Washington State Summer Camps & Programs Directory with special needs is now available. http://www.cshcn.org

The Developmental Disabilities Program plans and develops programs and administers contracts with 11 local agencies which provide direct services to clients. Community education services are provided through contracts with other agencies.

Program services include:

• early intervention for infants from birth to 3 years of age
• employment support
• community access, including retirement services
• education, training and information
• parent support program http://www.kitsap-wa.org
• family support grant administration
• community guide training
• school-to-work transition services.

Approximately 300 disabled infants and adults receive direct services every month.   [Children 3 years and older are served through their local school district.]   Eligibility of all participants must be determined by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services' Division of Developmental Disabilities.

The program administers contracts totaling $2,307,400 annually. Funding is through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Contracts to provide direct services to Kitsap County residents are awarded through a request for proposals process, with the advice of the Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.