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27 <br /> <br />COMMUNITY PROTECTION WAIVER <br />This waiver is for people who need 24-hour on-site awake staff supervision and therapies to maintain <br />their own and community safety. Services covered include: Residential Services, Behavior Support, <br />Therapies, Environmental Adaptations, Skilled Nursing, Employment services, Specialized Medical <br />Equipment and Supplies and more. <br /> <br />INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY SERVICES WAIVER (IFS) <br />This waiver became effective June 1, 2015, and offers support to clients living with a family member in <br />the community. The intent of this program is to provide support and services to family members, <br />centered on the needs of the client and the family. Services covered include the following: <br />• IFS funding levels range from $1,200 to $3,600, depending on assessed need (determined by <br />assessment). <br />• IFS services include Respite; Behavior Support and Consultation; Community Engagement; <br />Home and Vehicle Modifications; Peer Mentoring; Assistive Technology and Speech; <br />Occupational, and Physical Therapies; Person Centered Plan Facilitation; Specialized clothing <br />and nutrition; Skilled Nursing; and Transportation to a Waiver Service. <br />• IFS services can be used in any combination, not to exceed a client’s annual allocation. <br /> <br />CHILDREN’S INTENSIVE IN-HOME BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT (CIIBS) <br />This waiver combines wrap-around planning with positive behavior supports to empower families to <br />remain together. To be eligible for CIIBS, your child must be between the ages 8 through 20 years old <br />living with their family and are assessed at high or severe risk of out of home placement due to <br />challenging behaviors. Services covered are determined by the Individual Support Plan with an average <br />cost of service, including respite, of $4000 per month per client for any combination of the following <br />services: Skilled Nursing, Nurse Delegation and Behavior Support and Consultation; Environmental <br />Accessibility Adaptations; Assistive Technology; Therapeutic Equipment and Supplies; Specialized <br />Medical Equipment/Supplies; Specialized Nutrition and clothing; Vehicle Modifications; Occupational <br />Therapy; Specialized Psychiatric Services; Physical Therapy; Speech, Hearing and Language Services; <br />Staff/Family Consultation and Training; and Transportation. <br /> <br />ACCESSING WAIVER SERVICES <br />STEP 1 <br />In order to access county funded services, individuals with developmental disabilities must be <br />determined eligible for services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). To apply <br />for DDA services in our area eligibility paperwork can be requested from the following number, email <br />or web address: <br /> <br />Toll Free: 1-866-715-3646 <br />Email: R1ServiceRequestB@dshs.wa.gov <br />Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/service-and-information-request <br /> <br />STEP 2 <br />Once an individual has been determined eligible for DDA services, and has been assigned to a Case <br />Resource Manager (CRM), a person-centered DDA assessment will be completed. The assessment <br />determines what services a person may be eligible for. If certain c riteria are met, a request to be <br />placed on a Waiver Program can be made. There are a variety of resources available through the