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In addition, an Early Intervention program has been established to promote the growth and development of children from zero to three-years-old.

H.B.T.S. is a Medicaid-funded program for children with special health care needs. The service includes implementation of measurable treatment goals developed by a licensed clinician in conjunction with a coordinator, the home-based worker, and the family.

The clinician provides ongoing training to the worker and the family during treatment. All families are referred to us by a CEDARR (Comprehensive Evaluation Diagnosis Assessment Referral Re-evaluation) Center

Our agency and the CEDARR Center work together throughout the treatment period (in 6-month segments) to insure consistency with the goals identified by the CEDARR Center.

P.A.S.S. is a service that is directed, supervised, monitored and evaluated by a parent or other primary caretaker or their designee.

This is accomplished with support from our coordinator and clinician. P.A.S.S. plans include measurable objectives within one or more three areas -- safety, activities of daily living and social skills.

The intent of the P.A.S.S. program is to increase independence in any or all of those areas with the parent or other primary caregiver choosing the goals, selecting and supervising the worker (who can be a family member or friend), and monitoring the plan’s progress.

You may download the template below to begin working on your P.A.S.S. plan. (Please note that if you have not been referred to the agency for this service, we will not be able to accept your plan at this time.)

We coordinate respite for families who are eligible through The Department of Human Services.

Respite provides parents or other primary caregivers a break from caring for their child with special needs.

Respite can be provided within the child’s home, in the community or at the worker’s home. Many families refer workers to us for appropriate clearances.

Early Intervention (E.I.)

The E.I. program promotes the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Children who are under three years of age who have a developmental disability or delay in one or more areas may be eligible. Developmental disabilities or delays can affect a child’s speech, physical ability, or social skills. The foundation of E.I. is the collaboration between families and professionals.

Children referred to E.I. receive a comprehensive developmental evaluation to determine if they are eligible for the program. One of the goals of E.I. is to provide support to families to help their children develop to their fullest potential. Services are provided in ‘natural environments’ which are places where children usually play or take part in daily activities/routines. Services include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, education, nursing, social work, parental training and consultation.

The E.I. Program is administered by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services.

Child & Family Services Division
One Cumberland Plaza, 4th floor
1 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Homestead Child & Family Services

Provides Home-Based Therapeutic Services, Personal Assistance Services and Support and Respite Services to eligible children between the ages of 3 years and 21 years of age.