Our Services

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Section 28 Services

Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations (RCS), also known as Section 28 services, provides rehabilitative and community in-home support services for children or youth up to the age of 21 who have a developmental disability that affects their everyday functioning. (Ex. Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability).

 

RCS is a family driven and strength-based service that delivers one on one individualized treatment planning and skill-based interventions by a certified Behavioral Health Professional with a focus on skill deficits in the areas of communication, socialization, and independent living skills. Services are intended to help the child function better in-home and community through working on goals identified in their treatment plan. 

 

To qualify for RCS the child must have a functional assessment i.e. Vineland or ABAS and have a current developmental or mental health diagnosis. A referral for services must be authorized by the Department’s authorized agent, KEPRO, and are reviewed periodically to ensure medical necessity. Upon approval and authorization for services your child will be placed on a statewide waitlist.

 

Section 28 Services Available

The goal of RCS Services is for the child and family to realize their potential by providing them with a structured environment and the tools needed to thrive independently.


These are common tasks that RCS Services can help you with:

Task of Daily Living Including

  • Dressing
  • Hygiene and self-care 
  • Meal prep 
  • Basic household chores

Communication Skills Including:

  • Building emigrant language through manding and tacting interventions
  • Building both expressive and receptive
    communication skills
  • Understanding the use of non-verbal communication

Social Skills Including:

  • Learning how to engage appropriately with peers through compatible play 
  • Participating in community activities and outings 
  • Learning to identify and regulate their emotions 

Safety Awareness Including:

  • Learning to safely navigate the community 
  • Learning to safety awareness within the home 
  • Learning their rights and responsibilities within the community 
  • Money Management 

Behavioral Health Professionals

Our Behavioral Health Professionals receive over receive 90 hours of training, CPR/First Aid training. Including a comprehensive state training course to receive their full BHP certification.   

Contact

Section 28 Supervisors Kenneth Piccini & Skye Conley

Kenneth.piccini@gatewaycommunityservice.org

Skye.conley@gatewaycommunityservice.org