South Central Region will entertain proposals that are designed to provide residential supports individually or in small group settings based on proposed groupings as determined by provider recommendations. It is anticipated funding will become available July 1st, 2001. Program implementation and placement should occur soon thereafter. Providers are encouraged to examine their own existing agency structure for expansion capabilities. Support plans should be creative, realistic, and demonstrate best use of available resources in addressing the challenges displayed by the eleven individuals.
Funding is limited.
Therefore, budgets and plans must be cost effective in their design. The individuals wishing to receive support vary in their adaptive skills, abilities, and severity of inappropriate behaviors exhibited. The severity of behaviors varies from individual to individual and may encompass minor noncompliance and lack of impulse control to aggressive, assaultive, and destructive type behaviors. Specific information related to each individual with primary contact names and telephone numbers will be disseminated at the Regional Information Forum. Funding Available Funding shall be available commencing on or after July 1st, 2001.