Developmental Educational Assistance Program Of Southeastern

Programs: Family education and support - the organization provides home-based services to families who have children with developmental disabilities or are at risk of developmental delays. A family support specialist assists family members with information, training, emotional support and coordination of other services. Childrens waiver services are designed to provide additional resources to meet the needs of an eligible child or young adult. Part c services are designed to enhance the development of young children ages 0-3 who have developmental disabilities or delays in certain areas of development. This program supports the family's capacity to meet their child's special needs. Part c is an entitlement program in the state of montana. Respite care is designed to meet the safety and daily care needs of an individual and the needs of that individual's caregiver thereby reducing stress caused by the extraordinary demands of providing ongoing care to loved ones. Lifespan respite also provides information and referrals to connect families with trained respite providers who can best meet their needs. It also provides information and referrals to connect families to appropriate services in the community. Children who are diagnosed with autism can now have intensive applied behavior analysis and program design and monitoring paid by their private insurance or through deap's children autism waiver services program. Deap facilitates this process by providing certified family support specialists and qualified, trained children autism trainers.

skyreach youth home is a licensed residential facility for children who have severe disabilties. A homelike atmoshere is maintained while individuals receive physical care and training in areas of self-help skills and social and community integration. Skyreach coordinated with the public school system, medical professionals and other community agencies to provide necessary services.

adult supported living- provides individualized resources and supports to meet the health and safety needs of people, and to help them reach their goals. Individuals live with their families or independently with some support.