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Bridges to the Future: 
Transitional Care Program 

Social Services 

 

 

 


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services discussed. 
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Social Services 

�Discuss the importance of developing networks 
�Discuss different forms of support including 
financial and mental health 
�Discuss how certain life goals can be 
accomplished including working and going to 
college. 


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Sometimes we all need: 

. Good advice 

. Reliable information 

. A helping hand 

. Someone who can help 
us think through our 
problems so we can 
resolve them 

Developing Support Networks 

 
. Government Agencies 

. Medicaid 

. Medicaid Waivers 

.Social Security 

. Special Programs and 
Non-Profit 
Organizations 

 

Formal Support Networks 

 
 The federal and local 
government offer many 
programs to assist with a 
myriad of issues. A general 
assistance website has been 
set up to help identify 
benefits for which you may 
qualify: www.benefits.gov 

Government Programs 

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 In Indiana, the easiest way to 
find out if you�re eligible for 
support programs is to contact 
your area�s Division of Family 
Resources (DFR) office 
www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htm 

 


How to Qualify in Indiana 


 In Kentucky, the 
easiest way to find out 
if you�re eligible for 
support programs is to 
contact a social 
worker at your local 
Department for 
Community Based 
Services (DCBS). 
www.chfs.ky.gov/dcbs 

 


How to Qualify in Kentucky 


 Insurance is important to assist with 
both medical and mental health 
needs. You can learn about 
insurance and options on the 
following websites: 
http://www.usa.gov/topics/health/health-insurance/choosing.shtml and 
www.healthinsurance.org 

 

Insurance Programs 

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Medicaid is a government program 
that provides insurance benefits to 
its members. There are several 
different Medicaid delivery 
agencies. To see if you qualify for 
Medicaid contact your local DCBS 
agency or DFR agency or online at 
www.member.indianamedicaid.com 
in Indiana or www.chfs.ky.gov/dms 
in Kentucky 

Medicaid 

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 Medicaid waivers offer 
services to individuals who 
are aged or physically, 
mentally, or intellectually 
disabled, and who, without 
the services, would be 
admitted to a nursing 
facility. 

Medicaid Waiver Programs 

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Medicaid Waiver 

Waivers provide such 
services as: 

�Adult Day programs 
�Assisted Living programs 
�Behavior Support 
�Case Management 
�Community Living 
Supports 


 

�Home Adaptions 
�In-home Therapists 
�Respite 
�Personal Care 
�Supported Employment 
�Transportation 
Assistance 
�And Many others 



The learn more about the waivers and eligibility 
requirements in Indiana go to: 
http://member.indianamedicaid.com/programs--
benefits/medicaid-programs/waivers.aspx 

In Kentucky go to: 
http://www.chfs.ky.gov/dms/mws.htm 

 

Medicaid Waiver Programs 


 The Kentucky Cabinet for Health 
Services also provides other 
resources to help people cope 
with life's challenges, including 
Community Mental Health 
Centers (CMHC), which provide 
mental health, substance abuse 
treatment and developmental 
services. To find the CMHC in your 
area: 
www.chfs.ky.gov/dms/community+mental+health+centers.htm 

Mental Health Support in Kentucky 


 Mental health assistance for 
Indiana residents is offered 
through the Indiana Council of 
Community Mental Health 
Centers (ICCMHC), a nonprofit, 
association with 25 community-
based mental health providers. 

 To find your local office go to: 
www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/index.htm 

Mental Health Support in Indiana 


 

 


Social Security Services 

�The Social Security Income 
(SSI) program pays benefits to 
disabled adults and children 
who meet certain 
requirements. Go to your local 
Social Security office or look or 
apply online at: 
www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability. 


 If you are receiving 
Social Security and 
wish to work or got o 
school there are 
programs to support 
you and continue your 
services. You must 
stay within strict 
guidelines 

 


Social Security Services & Support 

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Nonprofit agencies are available 
to assist with education and 
support. 

In Indiana some general agencies 
are: www.abilityindiana.org; 
www.insource.org; 
www.aboutspecialkids.org 

In Kentucky: www.calky.org; 
www.kyspin.com; 
www.kyf2f.org 

Non-Profit Agencies 

and 

Special Programs 

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Education and Employment 

.College Disability Services Offices � can help you 
get important services and support at technical 
schools, community colleges and universities. Every 
school has one although some are better than others 
.Vocational Rehabilitation Services � can help you 
hone job skills, gain work experience and determine 
the best career options for you. 



 

Vocational Rehabilitation 

. Assessment testing 
. Counseling and guidance 
. Vocational and other training services 
. Supported employment 
. Personal assistance services 
. Interpreter and note-taking services 
. Telecommunications & other technological devices 
. Rehabilitation technology 
. Job placement and job retention 
services 
. Employment follow-up and post- 
employment services 


 
 

Vocational Rehabilitation 

Candidates for Vocational Rehabilitation: 

.Must have a physical or mental impairment that 
constitutes a disability. 
.Must have limitations that result in a substantial barrier to 
employment and require VR services 
.Must be able to benefit from services in terms of an 
employment outcome 
Contact your local VR agency or go online: In Kentucky: 
www.ovr.ky.gov 
In Indiana: www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2636.htm 



. FAMILY 

. FRIENDS 

. TEACHERS 

. CO-WORKERS 

 

Informal Support Networks: 

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Any Questions 


CONTACT INFORMATION 

Kanetha Dorsey, MSSW CSW SSCII 

CCSHCN 

310 Whittington Parkway STE 200 

Louisville, KY 40222 

502-429-4430 EXT 2031 

Kanetha.Dorsey@ky.gov 

 

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Bridges to the Future 

A Transitional Care Program 

Coordinator : Jeanette Carter, RN, BSN, CPN 

bridgesinfo@nortonhealthcare.org 

502-629-3904 

www.kosairchildrens.com/BridgesTransitionalCare 

 

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