Children’s Services
The Children’s Program serves children and young adults primarily between the ages of 10 – 21, in five residential settings, offering both big intensity services, and a program model which prepares older adolescents for independent living. These settings specialize in programming for youth with developmental disabilities and autism and provide structure and care for all levels of need, including those with behavioral concerns. Our program integrates a person-centered approach while developing opportunities for those supported to participate in age-appropriate recreational activities, as well as community-based social integration. By using the “Ready by 21” benchmarks, our youth receive further developmental training in both life skills and job readiness.
Doug Ford
Senior Director of Children’s Services
We provide 24/7 support, to ensure the youth we serve have the opportunity to live in an environment that provides personal growth and community involvement. Our staff is trained and qualified to provide specialized assistance to the youth we support while promoting independence and supplying the tools necessary to achieve meaningful lives within the community.
301-791-3370 ext. 2263
CHILDREN’S SUPPORTS
Children’s Residential Services
The Children’s Residential program serves children and young adults with the age range of 10-21 in four residential settings with a licensed capacity of 17. The program serves boys and girls in both high-intensity small group homes and a service model which prepares older adolescents for independent living. These settings specialize in programming for youth with developmental disabilities and autism while providing 24-hour structure and care for all levels of need including youth with behavioral issues, substance abuse concerns, and mental illness. Our program integrates a person-centered approach while developing opportunities for those youth supported to participate in age-appropriate recreation, leisure, and community-based social activities. By using the Ready By 21 benchmarks, the youth receive further developmental training and enhancement in life skills, job readiness, and social skills.
Autism Waiver Services
Autism Waiver Services allow children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder to receive supports in their home and community. The Stepping Stones program is designed to integrate youth into their community by facilitating the development of critical skills relative to independent living, socialization, self-care, communication, and work. Stepping Stones provides a variety of services including:
- In-home respite care
- Intensive Individualized Support Services (IISS)
- Therapeutic Integration Services (TIS)
- Environmental Accessibility Adaption Assistance
- Case Management Services
- Family Consultation
- Supported Employment
Stepping Stones also offers a TI Site with a highly therapeutic sensory room for the youth to utilize. Stepping Stones offers services after school, evenings, weekends and in the summer. To be eligible for Arc’s Autism Waiver Services, the youth must have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (DSM-IV 299.00 or 299.80) and be approved for waiver services through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Personal Supports up to Age 21
The Personal Supports Program at the Arc of Washington County provides a broad spectrum of 1 to 1 supports to youth under 21 with special needs ranging from community outreach, respite care services, and case management. The program utilizes a person-centered approach while paying special attention and care to ensure that each youth’s needs and preferences are considered appropriate as the team formulates their individualized goals for their plan of care. These services are through Waiver Programs offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and include:
- Community Pathways Waiver
- Community Supports Waiver
- Family Supports Waiver
The Personal Supports Program assists the youth with acquiring and building the skills necessary to maximize their personal independence including in-home skills such as:
- Completing homework
- Budgeting and money management
- Cooking
- Personal care
- House cleaning
- Routine chores
- Laundry
The program also works on community integration and access with a focus on recreation and leisure interests as well as the development of social engagement skills. Community outings and skill building have focused on grocery shopping, getting a haircut, and using public transportation. Respite services provide short term care services so that a family can take a break from their daily caregiving responsibilities.
CARE ON EVERY LEVEL
The Children’s Program serves children and young adults primarily between the ages of 10 – 21, in five residential settings, offering both big intensity services, and a program model which prepares older adolescents for independent living. These settings specialize in programming for youth with developmental disabilities and autism and provide structure and care for all levels of need, including those with behavioral concerns. Our program integrates a person-centered approach while developing opportunities for those supported to participate in age-appropriate recreational activities, as well as community-based social integration. By using the “Ready by 21” benchmarks, our youth receive further developmental training in both life skills and job readiness.
Doug Ford
Senior Director of Children’s Services
We provide 24/7 support, to ensure the youth we serve have the opportunity to live in an environment that provides personal growth and community involvement. Our staff is trained and qualified to provide specialized assistance to the youth we support while promoting independence and supplying the tools necessary to achieve meaningful lives within the community.
301-791-3370 ext. 2263
CHILDREN’S SUPPORTS
Children’s Residential Services
The Children’s Residential program serves children and young adults with the age range of 10-21 in five residential settings with a licensed capacity of 22. The program serves boys and girls in both high-intensity small group homes and a service model which prepares older adolescents for independent living. These settings specialize in programming for youth with developmental disabilities and autism while providing 24-hour structure and care for all levels of need including youth with behavioral issues, substance abuse concerns, and mental illness. Our program integrates a person-centered approach while developing opportunities for those youth supported to participate in age-appropriate recreation, leisure, and community-based social activities. By using the Ready By 21 benchmarks, the youth receive further developmental training and enhancement in life skills, job readiness, and social skills.
Autism Waiver Services
Autism Waiver Services allow children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder to receive supports in their home and community. The Stepping Stones program is designed to integrate youth into their community by facilitating the development of critical skills relative to independent living, socialization, self-care, communication, and work. Stepping Stones provides a variety of services including:
- In-home respite care
- Intensive Individualized Support Services (IISS)
- Therapeutic Integration Services (TIS)
- Environmental Accessibility Adaption Assistance
- Case Management Services
- Family Consultation
- Supported Employment
Stepping Stones also offers a TI Site with a highly therapeutic sensory room for the youth to utilize. Stepping Stones offers services after school, evenings, weekends and in the summer. To be eligible for Arc’s Autism Waiver Services, the youth must have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (DSM-IV 299.00 or 299.80) and be approved for waiver services through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Personal Supports up to Age 21
The Personal Supports Program at the Arc of Washington County provides a broad spectrum of 1 to 1 supports to youth under 21 with special needs ranging from community outreach, respite care services, and case management. The program utilizes a person-centered approach while paying special attention and care to ensure that each youth’s needs and preferences are considered appropriate as the team formulates their individualized goals for their plan of care. These services are through Waiver Programs offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and include:
- Community Pathways Waiver
- Community Supports Waiver
- Family Supports Waiver
The Personal Supports Program assists the youth with acquiring and building the skills necessary to maximize their personal independence including in-home skills such as:
- Completing homework
- Budgeting and money management
- Cooking
- Personal care
- House cleaning
- Routine chores
- Laundry
The program also works on community integration and access with a focus on recreation and leisure interests as well as the development of social engagement skills. Community outings and skill building have focused on grocery shopping, getting a haircut, and using public transportation. Respite services provide short term care services so that a family can take a break from their daily caregiving responsibilities.