Social Services
Social Worker
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.
Funding Resources for Children with Developmental Disabilities Chart
| Program | Services | Eligibility Requirements | Waiting List | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Home Family Support Program (StarCare) | 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 Star care 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 (806) 794-1366 |
| Burkhart Center for Autism Education at TTU | Autism education and advocacy | (806)742-4561 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 |
| StarCare | Residential and support services for people with mental retardation | Assessment Center (806)740-1421 |
| South Plains Autism Network (SPAN) | Parent Autism Support group meetings the 4th Tuesday of every month | Sherry Sancibrian (806) 743-9049 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 |
