the coalition has three workgroups with distinct areas of focus. this structure has evolved over time. To view archived information about past workgroups, click here.

PROVIDER workgroup

Charge: Investigate provider organization willingness and capacity to better support children with developmental disabilities to move from facilities to families (or be prevented from facility admission).

MANAGED CARE/WAIVER WORKGROUP

Charge: Investigate how to enable children to move from facilities to families (or be prevented from facility admission) by identifying:

(1) ways MCOs could better support children with developmental disabilities

(2) ways to fund family-based services using waivers  

CHILD WELFARE workgroup

Charge: Investigate ways to better support dependent children to move from facilities to families (or be prevented from facility admission).

 For more information, please contact Sallie Lynagh, Coalition Coordinator, at slynagh@pealcenter.org.