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The consumer must meet eligibility requirements as determined by the Board.

1. Individual must be a resident of Andrew County. A current utility bill, phone bill, rental agreement/lease or proof of homeownership must be provided as proof of residency.

2. Individuals birth through age 5: A measured cognitive score that is less than half of the child's chronological age. There must be at least 2 areas of delay with cognitive being one area. Other areas include social/emotional/behavioral, total language, total motor, or adaptive behavior with a 1.5 standard deviation below their cognitive score.

3. Individual age 5 and up: Most recent school district evaluation report must indicate that the individual has a measured intelligence quotient (IQ) of 75 or less. There must be at least 2 areas of delay with cognitive being one area. Other areas include social/emotional/behavioral, total language, total motor, or adaptive behavior with a 1.5 standard deviation below their cognitive score.

4. For individuals who are developmentally delayed but not mentally retarded: Specific medical or health condition diagnosed before the age of 18 that affects two or more areas of functioning. There must be at least 2 areas of delay with cognitive being one area. Other areas include social/emotional/behavioral, total language, total motor, or adaptive behavior with a 1.5 standard deviation below their cognitive score.

5. These are general guidelines. Each situation will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

CRS is a goal-oriented program that is designed to enhance daily life skills. The program has a $ 1,200 annual cap, payable monthly or quarterly.

A required voucher must be completed and submitted to the office before receiving a monthly or quarterly reimbursement check. This program allows the consumer to work on particular life skills goals at their own pace with a licensed or non-licensed provider over the age of 18, not a parent or guardian.

Consumer Relations Services is funded in conjunction with the individual annual cap.

Transportation is funded at the current mileage rate schedule provided by the Board.

Consumers must submit a voucher monthly to be reimbursed.

Transportation service/funding is in conjunction with the individual annual cap.

Guidelines:

Individual funds may be used for consumer to attend camp.

Camp reimbursement is funded in conjunction with the annual individual cap.

All applications must be approved by the Board

Individuals may use their individual annual cap to fund services from area agencies. We will provide agencies with information for referral purposes, but applications must be submitted by the client, their parent/guardians, and/or their service coordinators.

All applications must be approved by the Board