Care Coordination Liaison

Beginning in July of 2018, coordination of services under Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is completed within state-authorized Care CoordinationA services that involves the creation of a Life Plan which guides a person’s total plan of services, and organizes goals for improved health and developmental outcomes. The Care Coordinator typically helps a person find the service that are right for her. More Organizations (CCOs). These CCOs are owned and operated by corporations formed by groups of non-profit service providers like Abilities First.

This Care CoordinationA services that involves the creation of a Life Plan which guides a person’s total plan of services, and organizes goals for improved health and developmental outcomes. The Care Coordinator typically helps a person find the service that are right for her. More system replaced what was known as Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC)The coordination of various services for IDD. Starting July 1, 2018 MSC will transition into Care Coordination offered LIFEPLan CCO and other Care Coordination Organizations. More where service coordinators were employed by individual non-profits like Abilities First. While the goal of Care CoordinationA services that involves the creation of a Life Plan which guides a person’s total plan of services, and organizes goals for improved health and developmental outcomes. The Care Coordinator typically helps a person find the service that are right for her. More is to enhance the quality of services people receive, at times families still do need someone to act as liaison between the person and their family, service providers like Abilities First and the CCO. Abilities First has a dedicated Director of Family Support & AdvocacyTo make it known to others that something is important to them. People can advocate for themselves or for others. More to perform this role when it is needed.

Abilities First has partnered with LIFEPlan CCOThe Care Coordination Organization associated with Abilities First and 23 other service providers across the Hudson Valley. As of July 1, 2018, LIFEPlan CCO provides Care Coordination to children and adults with IDD. More NY to provide enhanced Health HomeThis is a specific kind of Care Coordination Organization used in NYS and other states across the country. It is not an actual home or physical place, but rather a way to deliver Care Coordination. More Care Management Services. LIFEPlan CCOThe Care Coordination Organization associated with Abilities First and 23 other service providers across the Hudson Valley. As of July 1, 2018, LIFEPlan CCO provides Care Coordination to children and adults with IDD. More NY will coordinate medical behavioral healthThis term generally refers to psychological well-being, or the absence of mental health symptoms. More, long-term services and support needs for our individuals.

Family Education & Training

Each year, Abilities First arranges a variety of educational seminars designed to provide information to parents and participants. These seminars range in size and scope from small personal training opportunities to large community conferences.

Common topics include:

• First Aid Basics
• Self-Directed Services
• Guardianship
• Alzheimer’s
• Helping Your Loved One Get Through the Holiday Season

The Family EducationThe process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits. We believe all children and adults can benefit from quality education. More & Training Workshops are free and open to families of Abilities First.