NOW WHAT?

Putting the pieces together after  the diagnosis.

Once the initial shock of the diagnosis has worn off, you may ask your self, “what next?”

  • Contact Children’s and Family Intake Services of Door County (920) 746-7155 of Door County.
  • Your Case Manager will set up an appointment for a functional screening. They will provide you with release forms asking for permission to get copies of school records, medical records, etc.
  • There will be an in home visit with your Case Manager to evaluate the needs of your child.
  • Your Case Manager will then determine which services/programs your child would qualify for and benefit from.

    Depending on your situation, you may want to also contact one of the local organizations below as well.

    To find out more information on each organization, we have provided links to each of their websites below.

    Resources & Other Opportunities

    Birth to Three – https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/birthto3/index.htm

    CESA 7 – MISSION: A trusted educational leader for over half a century, CESA 7 supports school districts in preparing students to be college, career, and life ready by providing high quality and innovative services delivered by recognized experts. https://www.cesa7.org/

    CP Center of Green Bay – https://www.wearecp.org/   *get a referral from your physician – this has helped get people in quicker

    Door County Speech Therapy – https://dcspeech.com/index.html

    DVR (Department of Vocational Rehabilitation) – https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/ – you can work with your school as well

    Door CCoT (Door County Community on Transition) –  https://sites.google.com/view/doorccot/home

    Wisconsin BPDD (Board of People with Developmental Disabilities – https://wi-bpdd.org/

    Conferences: 

    Wisconsin Autism

    Children Come First

    Wisconsin Self-Determination

    Circle of Life

    Options – Annual Community Expo – Options for independent living

    WSPEI (check out PIP and YIPPEE) – https://wspei.org/

     

    Adult Programming/Resource:

    ADRC of Door County (Aging & Disability Resource Center) – https://www.adrcdoorcounty.org/

    Sunshine Resources – https://www.sunshineresources.org/

    Turning Point – https://turningpointdoor.com/

    We Are Hope – https://wearehopeinc.org/

     

    Other Opportunities:

    Miracle League of Green Bay – http://www.gbmiracleleague.com/

    Miss Amazing – https://missamazing.org/chapters/WI

    Special Olympics – in Door County we offer basketball and track. Contact Shannon Wautier (swautier@sbsdmail.net ) if you are interested in learning more.

     

    Get in Touch. Get Involved.

    340 Jaycee Court
    Po Box 835
    Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

    Call Us: (920) 677-9335

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