• Birth-to-Three Program

Children with special needs are helped through a variety of case management and therapy efforts. All children and families who are eligible must be served. This is a growing program that presently serves 25 families.

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• Children’s Community Options Program

Provides flexible, but limited, assistance to individuals with special needs who are living at home, from birth to age 21. Each family involved in the program receives goods and services that are helpful to them. Each year the program serves over 20 families.

• 24 hour Crisis Services

For emergencies after hours, the crisis helpline is available at 715-743-3400 or 1-800-863-3560 for toll free long distance calls.  Trained staff is available to listen and assist you in finding the help you need.

• Children’s Waiver (CLTSW)

The Children’s Waiver Program is a home and community based service that serves children under 22 who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or severe emotional disturbances.  Its purpose is to help families support their children with severe disabilities within their own home.   The program may fund a broad range of services not funded by Medicaid depending on eligibility and the specific needs of the child.  CLTSW support staff assist with the initial application process and provide case management throughout the child’s eligibility in the program.   Parents and case managers work together to determine outcomes based on the child’s needs.

• Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP)

The Children’s Community Options Program provides flexible, but limited assistance to children from birth to 21 years of age who have been diagnosed with special needs and are living in their own home. Depending on eligibility, case managers work with families to identify needs to better support the child and enhance long term goals within their home or community.