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Indiana's Child Care Rating Program

Your child care provider plays a significant role in your child’s development. 85% of a child’s capacity to learn is determined by the age of five. With Paths to QUALITY, Indiana’s quality child care rating system, you can choose a provider committed to quality care. For more information give us a call at 317-631-4643 or visit our web site at http://www.childcareanswers.com/. If you are a child care porvider and would like to learn more about joining Paths to QUALITY please contact us at 317-926-3401 x 300

Statewide Crisis Management Service

Statewide implementation of the Crisis Management Services Program by Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services began as of September 17, 2007. This program is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities who are experiencing severe behavioral or psychiatric issues which threaten their health and welfare, or that of others.

The program is designed to deliver supports in a timely and intensive manner to children and adults with developmental disabilities who are already receiving services, as well as those who are not currently receiving services but are likely to be found eligible according to state guidelines.

The state is working with Meridian Services, a mental health provider, and Anthony Wayne Services (AWS), a provider of services for persons with developmental disabilities, to deliver these services. Those not experiencing this level of need will be referred elsewhere.

Specific Services Offered:
24 hour Crisis Hotline phone support;
In-home assessment, technical assistance and behavior intervention;
Out of home intervention on a short term basis; and
Post crisis follow-along.

For more information visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/IRCA/ServArticles/CrisisManagement.html