2003 Feasibility Studies and Development Grants — Respite for Children

OREGON

Grant Information

Name of Grantee
Oregon Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities
Title of Grant
Oregon's Respite for Children Feasibility Project
Type of Grant
Respite for Children
Amount of Grant
$99,274
Year Original Funding Received
2003

Contact Information

Mike Maley,Manager
Community and Family Supports
Office of Home and Community Supports
Seniors and People with Disabilities
Oregon Department of Human Resources
500 Summer Street NE E10
Salem, OR 97301–1098
503–947–4228
mike.j.maley@state.or.us


Subcontractor(s)

To be identified.

Target Population(s)

Children with developmental disabilities and their primary caregivers.

Goals

The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of, and develop an implementation plan for, using Medicaid funding to expand and improve existing respite care services for children with developmental disabilities.

Activities

Abstract

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD), will conduct a feasibility study and develop an implementation plan for using Medicaid funds to provide respite care for children with developmental disabilities. The Department will examine current state respite care services and delivery systems to (1) obtain and evaluate data related to needs and capacity requirements, (2) research the risks and potential for service expansion and improvement through Medicaid State Plan or waiver services, and (3) develop a plan to implement recommendations obtained through grant activities.