Western Region Transition Planning

 

Home > Employment > Fulton County Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

FULTON COUNTY REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.

INTAKE INFORMATION

The following information covers the application process for services at Fulton County

Rehabilitation Center, INC. (FCRC) including other agencies that may have an effect on the process. This material is intended to give a brief overview for interested individuals, their families, and/or support agencies.

If a person is interested in seeking our services, they should contact Bill Whitehouse at

647-5555, between 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

INTAKE PROCESS
FCRC's Intake Criteria
INTAKE INFORMATION
INTAKE CRITERIA
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
TRANSITION SERVICES (From school to FCRC)
AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE INTAKE PROCESS
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OTHER DAY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
FOR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INTAKE PROCESS

INTAKE PROCESS:

A. Contact Intake worker to schedule an appointment to:

1. Discuss the requirements of the programs (page 3)
2. Take a tour of the facility
3. Fill out Application (or set application date).
4. Provide needed information (page 2).
5. Complete releases of Information allowing the Intake Worker to gather information. This lets the Intake Committee see if the person meets

FCRC's Intake Criteria (page 2)

B. After the application is filled out:

1. Have doctor complete FCRC.s Medical, Health and Physical Form
2. The Intake Worker will gather the necessary information to determine eligibility.
3. The Intake Committee will meet.
   

C. The Intake Committee:

1. May request more information
2. May accept or deny the application

D. The Intake Worker will follow-up with the applicant.

E Transition services: The individual may be eligible, page 4.

F. Other Services: It is also important that the applicant contact the following agencies, before and/or during the intake process, to see if additional services may be available (page 5)

1. Department of Public Aid (IDPA) for Medicaid eligibility.
2. Western Illinois Service Co-Ordination (WISC) for DT eligibility
3. Division of Rehabilitation services (DRS) for various services.

INTAKE INFORMATION

NEEDED INFORMATION: This will help the Intake Committee decide if the applicant is eligible:

A. To apply:

1. Picture ID
2. Social Security Card
3. Medicaid Information if individual receives Public Aid
4. Guardianship Documents- if individual is not his/her own guardian

B. To see if Eligible:

1. Psychological Testing or proof of other disabling condition that meets the developmental disability guidelines below.
2. Social History of the individual
3. Completed FCRC Physical with Tetanus, TB, Hep B information.

C. Other helpful information:

1. ICAP results
2. Individual's plan IEP, or IPP, with current staffing reports
3. School records
4. Physician order sheets
5. Occupational therapy reports
6. Physical therapy reports

INTAKE CRITERIA:

A. GENERAL CRITERIA:

1. Fulton County or Havana Resident
2. Eighteen (18) years of age or older
3. Medical examination within last six (6) months.
4. Developmentally disabled: a disability that can be attributed to mental retardation- IQ if 70 or less, as determined by a clinical psychologist.
5. Or a related condition that meets ALL of the following conditions.
   a. Is attributable to cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism or any other condition (other than mental illness) found to be closely related to mental retardation and requires treatment or services similar to those required of such individuals.
   b. Is manifested before individual reaches age 22.
   c. Is likely to continue indefinitely.
   d. The individual must be deficient three of the following six areas to be accepted under the terms of Item 4,b & c.
   1. Self-care
   2. Language
   3. Learning
   4. Mobility
   5. Self-direction
   6. Capacity for independent living
   7. If taking medication, must be stable (as documented by personal physician).
   8. Complete an application.
   9. Sign necessary consents and releases so as to permit the exchange of needed information and among involved Agencies.

   B. Each program has its own criteria, see program descriptions page 3.
   

   PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
   All programs are licensed and funded by the Department of Human Services to provide the following services:

   A. Developmental Training (DT) Program: The Developmental Training Program serves individuals that are functioning in the lower moderate to severe and profound range of mental impairment. Enrollment in this program requires a waiver or certain residential placements for a person to receive services. Eligibility for Public Aid, Page 5, is a requirement for the waiver and many residential placements. WISC. Page 5, is responsible for the waiver process.

   The Developmental Training Program provides active treatment with training in motor development, personal care, language and vocational training. See the Developmental Training Program Brochure for additional information.

   B. Regular Work Program (RW): The Regular Work Program serves individuals that are functioning at mild or upper moderate range of mental impairment. Enrollment in this program currently does not require a waiver. The Regular Work Program provides employment and training in work and social skills with the goal of the individual being able to reach his or her highest level of independence. See the Regular Work Program Brochure for additional information.

   C. Supported Employment Program: The Supported Employment Program provides support to those individuals seeking work in the community. A job coach may be used to smooth the transition from sheltered to community employment. Individuals usually apply for this program from the RW program.

   D. Other Program Information:

   1. Each person has an Individualized Program Plan to meet his or her specific needs.
   2. Staff/Consumer Ratios: The following are the direct service staff to consumer ratios by program: Regular work and Supported Employment 1 staff to 15 consumer
      Developmental training Mild 1 staff to 15 Consumers
      ***Moderate 1 Staff to 10 Consumers
      ***Severe/Profound 1 Staff to 5 Consumers
   3. FCRC does not provide Occupational, Speech or Physical Therapy.
      

   TRANSITION SERVICES (From school to FCRC):

   A. Process

   1. Individual will remain enrolled in public school-will not be a consumer of FCRC.
   2. The individual receiving transition services will be transported by the public school.
   3. Transition will begin no sooner than two (2) months prior to graduation (approximately Mid-March).
   4. The transition time at FCRC will not exceed 50% of time individual is attending classes per week.
   5. The transition time will not exceed 65 hours in two months.
   6. Each day the individual is in transition at FCRC must be at least 2 hours in duration. This does not include time spent in transportation.
   7. Preference is for a minimum of 4 hour days with two consecutive days per week being ideal.

   B. Staffings: There should be at least two staffings during this period. (All significant parties should be in attendance).

   1. The first staffing will be before the individual starts the transition process:
      a. School staff will provide information to FCRC staff about the individual's strengths and needs in the school environment.
      b. FCRC will inform the school staff of the options available for the individual at FCRC.
      c. A plan will be developed that is similar to an IEP/IPP
   2. The final staffing will be near the end of the transition process:
      a. If accepted, recommendations for program placement will be finalized and can serve to develop the initial IPP for FCRC
      b. If not accepted, recommendations will be made for more appropriate placement(s).
   3. An additional staffing can be held at the midpoint of the transition period if that person were to attend for the full 2 months:
      a. This will allow for staff of either program to discuss strengths and/or needs that have been observed.
      b. Changes in the IEP/IPP can be implemented at this time.

   AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE INTAKE PROCESS:

   Department of Public Aid (IDPA)
   1329 N. Main Street
   Lewistown, IL. 61452
   (309)-547-3755
   Medicaid Determination, Eligibility Determination

   Western Illinois Service Co-Ordination (WISC)
   509 N. Lafayette, Suite 203a
   Macomb, IL. 61455
   (309)-833-1621
   Services: Eligibility Determination, Co-Ordination of services

   Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
   2970 Court Street
   Pekin, IL. 61544
   (309)-353-5996
   Services: (all disabilities) Job Placement, Training, Co-Ordination of services

   LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

   Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)
   also known as
   North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS)
   229 Martin Street
   Canton, IL. 61520
   (309)-647-1881
   Services (MI): Counseling

   OTHER DAY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICE AGENCIES:

   Bridgeway
   900 S. Deere Rd.
   Macomb, IL. 61455
   (309)-837-4876
   Services: (DD & MI) Day Programming, Residential

   Community Workshop and Training Center (CWTC)
   2315 N. University
   Peoria, IL. 61614
   (309)-686-3300
   Services: (DD & MI) Day Programming, Residential

   Tazewell County Resource Center (TCRC)
   RR1
   Tremont, IL. 61568
   (309)-347-7148
   Services: (DD & MI) Day Programming, Residential

   FOR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INTAKE PROCESS:

   DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities
   Andrea Medley North Central Network Facilitator
   319 E. Madison, Suite 2M
   Springfield, Illinois 62762
   (217)-524-2520 or 1-800-758-0464

   (The network facilitator oversees the services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes service co-ordination, WISC, and facilities such as FCRC.)

   Guardianship and Advocacy Commission (GAC)
   421 E. Capitol Suite 205
   Springfield, IL. 62701
   (217)-785-1540

   GAC investigates allegations of human rights violations

   Equip for Equality
   235 S. 5th Street P.O. Box 276
   Springfield, IL 62703
   Equip for Equality investigates allegations of human rights violations

   Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
   The OIG investigates allegations of abuse and neglect.
   901 Southwind Road
   Springfield, IL 62703
   1-800-368-1463
   (217)-786-6865

    

   
   

    

    

   Copyright 2007 Western Region Transition Planning Committee
   Site by Amy Provine Design