This program encourages reuniting the child and natural family when possible. A person may also live in his or her own home or live with a family member and receive support services. Some services are paid for using only state funds. Some use Medicaid funds. Prevocational services includes a range of activities which are directed at specific goals leading to vocational skill development.
Prevocational services consist of two programs.
Services include assessment, training, and transitional programming leading to community job placements. Workshops are operated under the direction of nonprofit agencies which often subcontract with businesses to provide work for the sheltered employees. Supported employment includes on-site training and all other activities initiated by certified agency staff promoting an individual's capacity to secure and maintain a job in an integrated work setting. Case management is also responsible for independent advocacy, brokerage and monitoring activities with, and on behalf of, persons receiving services. Health services Health services are available for people receiving HCBW services beyond those that are available through the regular Medicaid state plan.