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April 12, 2018
Arizona Announces Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities to Achieve a Better Life Experience
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), which includes the Division of Developmental Disabilities announced the establishment of AZ ABLE (Achieve a Better Life Experience), the platform for the Arizona ABLE program, a way by which individuals with disabilities can set aside money for qualified disability-related expenses through savings accounts.
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September 21, 2017
Arkansas Improves Child Welfare System
According to a recent news release, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), has made significant strides toward stabilizing the child welfare system over the last year, including slowing the alarming increase in the number of children in foster care, reducing caseloads, and ensuring that children in foster care are placed in the best and safest place for their needs.
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January 16, 2017
Supporting Families: What are the three buckets of support strategies?
*This is the second article in a series designed to provide the core concepts of the CoP for Supporting Families by Barbara Brent and Jeanine Zlockie.
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January 9, 2017
Pennsylvania Kicks Off Supporting Families Initiative by Awarding Regional Grants
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), which includes the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), kicks off Supporting Families Initiative by awarding $5,000 grants to 19 regional collaboratives.
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September 8, 2016
California Finds Teaching In-Home Caregiving Model Beneficial
California initiated a pilot program, training individuals providing in-home supports in CPR and first aid, as well infection control, medications, chronic diseases and other areas.
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