Patient Care Coordinator
PTI recognizes that families with special needs children face
a unique set of challenges. We are dedicated to supporting parents in
coping with their child’s special therapy needs. Social work services are
offered by a Licensed Master Social Worker and help provide support, skills, and
education. Counseling and case management services are offered with the
purpose of supporting families, linking them with community resources, and
building a bridge between the child’s therapy and medical providers.
Parent Support Group:
In a supportive environment, parents are given the opportunity
to come together and share their feelings and experiences, as well as gain
support and education. The group meets the last Friday of the month from
12:00-1:00 PM.
It’s Cool to be Me (Kids Support Group):
The purpose of this group is to help children identify their
strengths, be proud of their differences, and to foster the development of
confidence and problem solving skills. This group meets the first Monday
of the month from 4:15-5:00 PM. Children must be ages 7 and up in order
to participate.
For more information on any of the above services, please
contact:
Lori Lopez at (806) 793-3900 or
| Funding
Resources for Children with Developmental Disabilities Chart |
| Program |
Services |
Eligibility
Requirements |
Waiting List |
Contact Number |
| In Home
Family Support Program (MHMR) |
Funding to
purchase therapies, equipment, home modifications, RX’s, nursing care,
transportation assistance |
Must have a
Mentally Retarded (MR) diagnosis or related diagnosis and meet financial
criteria |
None |
Must go through
the MHMR Assessment Center for evaluation 740-1421 |
| Children
with Special Health Care Needs |
Funding for
medical visits, therapies, equipment, nursing care, braces, travel costs
|
Must have a
developmental disability and meet financial eligibility |
Waiting list of
about 2 years |
1-877- 438-5658
|
| Medically
Dependent Children Program (MDCP) |
Funding for home
modifications, adaptive aids, equipment, therapies, nursing care, braces
|
Must have a
developmental disability and meet the medical criteria for nursing home
admission *Financial eligibility based on the child’s income |
Waiting list of
about 3 years |
1-877- 438-5658
|
| Community
Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) |
Funding for
therapies, nursing care, adaptive aids, equipment, home modifications,
specialized treatments, and psychological services. |
Must have a
developmental disability *Financial eligibility based on the child’s
income |
Waiting list is
about 8 years |
1-877- 438-5658
|
| Health
Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP) |
Reimbursement of
private medical insurance premiums for Medicaid eligible people when it
is determined to be cost effective |
Must have private
insurance (or have the private insurance option available through their
employer) and be eligible for Medicaid |
None |
1-800-440-0493
|
| Local Resources for Families of Children with
Developmental Disabilities Chart |
| Agency |
Services |
Contact Number |
| Better
Understanding of Down Syndrome ( BUDS) |
Parent Support
Group for parents of children with Down syndrome |
Budsonline.net
LaTresa Low
(806) 794-1366 |
Burkhart Center
for Autism Education
at TTU |
Autism education
and advocacy |
(806) 742-1998
ext.458 |
Division for the
Blind
(dept. of aging and disability) |
Support services
and programs for the blind or visually impaired; Parent Support Group
meetings |
806) 783-2930 |
| MHMR
|
Residential and
support services for people with mental retardation |
Assessment Center
(806)740-1421 |
| Night Owls
|
A respite program
for parents raising a special needs child (Parent Night Out one time a
month) |
Susan or Holli
(806) 785-5711
(806 785-2649 hjbsalex@aol.com |
South Plains
Autism Network
(SPAN) |
Parent Autism
Support group meetings the 4th Tuesday of every month |
Sherry Sancibrian
(806) 743-5660 ext. 232 |
| Uniting Parents
|
Provide
information, education, referrals, resources, case management, support
and respite funds for families caring for children with chronic
illnesses and/or disabilities. |
(806) 785-5818
|
| West Texas Parent
Education Network |
Provide
information and referrals, assistance in preparing for ARD/IEP meetings,
communicating with school personnel, information on educational rights
and special education services for people with a disability. |
(806) 762-1434
|
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