The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is planning to renew the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program waiver. Waivers allow DHS to have Medicaid programs like CLTS. The CLTS Program waiver provides children with disabilities and their families access to long-term supports and services at home and in the community.
For more information about what improvements we can make to the program, please read our CLTS Waiver Renewal Concept Paper (PDF). It gives more background information and describes possible changes we can make to improve consistency and access to CLTS services.
DHS wants your feedback! Here’s how you can get involved:
Medicaid provides the foundation for children’s health care in Wisconsin. It supports all kids and families, whether your family directly benefits from Medicaid coverage or not. Read more
Intro to Children's Long-term Support 5 p.m. Thursday, September 25
This session offers an introduction to Wisconsin's Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program. It has ideas to prepare your family to get the most out of this valuable program.
Caring for the Whole Family 5 p.m. Thursday, October 9
An opportunity to reflect on the experience of learning that your child is developing differently. Resources and next steps are explored in a supportive environment.
Build Your Bridge 5 p.m. Thursday, October 23
The idea of transition may feel overwhelming. This interactive training will help you start talking about health care transition with your child, starting at age 12. You will leave with helpful tools and resources and will start a plan for health care transition for your child and family.
What's After High School? 5 p.m. Thursday, November 6
This training offers families a broad overview of the transition to adult life for young adults with disabilities and special health care needs. The event is most helpful for families with children ages 14-21 and the educators and other providers who support them.
Assembling a Care Notebook and Requesting a Shared Plan of Care Noon, Friday, November 14
Learn how to work with your child’s medical provider to develop a Shared Plan of Care which includes a medical summary, family strengths and goals. We’ll also talk about creating a ready resource that contains pertinent information for your child and their caregivers.
Exploring Care Mapping 5 p.m. Thursday, December 4
Learn how to design a care map. A care map shows others at a glance all of the people and resources supporting your child's development.
Bridging the Gap Noon Sunday, Dec. 14
This is a presentation for families, youth, and community members, including health and service providers, school staff, and anyone interested in learning about healthcare transition.
Our children’s resource guides are trained professionals who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network. They can help you find information about, and access to, therapy providers, parental support, local events, respite care and alternatives, the Children’s Long-Term Support Program, Katie Beckett Medicaid, the Birth to 3 Program, and Comprehensive Community Services.
One of the goals of the Children's Resource Center-Southeast is to assure that families of children with special needs partner in decision-making at all levels. While the roles families can play is limitless, the following pages provide an overview about two specific ways to include family voices within a hospital or clinic setting.
Families as Partners
Family Advisory Committee