How do I get my son or daughter into services?

Anyone can make a referral for services. The family is encouraged to tour the facility before beginning the intake process.

What types of funding do you accept?

For Day Services, we accept Medicaid Waivers (Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Supporter Services Waiver, Autism Waiver, and the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver). Private pay rates are available upon request.

For JobSource Community Employment, we accept Vocational Rehabilitation Funding, Community Supports Budgets and Medicaid Waivers.

Do you provide transportation?

Yes, in most cases. For more information: OE Transportation.

How soon can I refer my school aged son or daughter?

Parents most often refer their sons or daughters during the last year of school.

Do I have to live in Valparaiso?

No, we serve the residents of multiple Northwest Indiana counties.

If my son or daughter does not yet have the funding through the Medicaid Waiver, how do I go about getting it?

Though the wait to receive a Medicaid Waiver can be lengthy, you can apply at any time. In order to qualify for a Medicaid Waiver, an individual must be a resident of Indiana, meet categorical eligibility requirements (aged, blind or disabled), as well as financial and non-financial requirements.  For specific questions about eligibility or how to begin the application process, you may contact your local Bureau of Developmental Disabilities (BDDS) office. 

For Lake and Porter County call- 219-981-5313 or Toll Free: 1-877-218-3053. 

For Laporte County call – 574-2321412 or Toll Free: 1-877-218-3059

 For more information on funding through Vocational Rehabilitation, please call:

Valparaiso Office -219-462-0521 or Toll Free: 1-877-847-9888  

Schererville Office – 219-864-8163 or Toll Free: 1-877-428-8513

Gary Office – 219-981-5326 or Toll Free at 1-877-847-9891

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