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Child Development Center's philosophy towards service delivery
is holistic in its scope. CDC staff look at all aspects of
a child's life in order to provide the supports on a comprehensive
basis. Whenever possible, Child Development Center strives
to use a person centered approach in developing a plan for
each child which promotes a maximum quality of life. This
is an ongoing and collaborative process as children and their
families grow and change and as naturally occurring transitions
come about.
Family Education and Support services are home-based services
and are provided to eligible children and families in Western
Montana through four programs at CDC.
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Regular Family Education and Support Services
are available to children ages birth to age 6 who are
"at risk" for delays in development, or children
and adolescents ages 6 through 21 who have a diagnosed
developmental disability. "At risk" means a
child who may become developmentally delayed due to prematurity,
ongoing medical problems, or his or her environment.
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Part C Infant and Toddler Services are available
to infants and toddlers ages birth to age 3 who have a
diagnosed physical or medical condition which has a high
probability for developmental delay, or who are experiencing
significant delays in development.
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Intensive Family Education and Support Services
are available to children and adolescents ages birth through
21 who have extraordinary medical or behavioral needs
and a developmental disability.
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Follow-Along Services is a resource service available
to children and adolescents ages birth through 21 who
are at risk for delays in development or who have a diagnosed
developmental disability, but whose family may need only
limited support coordination.
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