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KidNeeds.com is pleased to provide our visitors with the following and expanding alphabetical listing of statewide resources. Our state-by-state resource links will take you to the Department of Health in your particular state. In addition, we are continuing to build these pages to provide you with direct access to your state Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Division for Children and Families, Children’s Health Program and other significant statewide resources. Please check this page often as we continue to expand our state-by-state resources. Alabama
Council for Developmental Disabilities
Our mission is to serve as an advocate for Alabama's citizens with
developmental disabilities and their families; to empower them with
the knowledge and opportunity to make informed choices and exercise
control over their own lives; and to create a climate for positive
socialchange to enable them to be respected, independent and productive
integrated members of society. Alabama
Department of Public Health The
mission of the Department of Public Health is to work with the people
of Alabama for a healthy life. The mission will be met by working
with compassionate respect for each other and the people of Alabama. Alaska
Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
We provide support and services to individuals who experience developmental
disabilities or mental illness. They are provided through grants
awarded to providers throughout the state. The Division emphasizes
the importance of consumer and provider participation in determining
the path for each individuals services. Alaska
Division of Public Health To use the best available scientific
knowledge to set public health policy and ensure provision of services
which guarantee the health of all Alaskans, so that they can live
full lives with optimum well-being. Alaska
Section of Maternal, Child and Family Health The
goal of the Section of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (MCFH)
is to promote optimum health outcomes for all Alaskans by providing
leadership, coordinating with the private and public provider entities
within the health care system, and delivering preventive, rehabilitative,
and educational services targeting children, child-bearing women
and families. Arizona
Department of Health Services Leadership for a healthy Arizona. The
Arizona
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
promotes quality programs and dignity of life for all persons who
have a developmental disability and ensures that they have the opportunity
to achieve their individual maximum potential for independence,
productivity and integration. Arizona
Office of Women’s and Children’s Health
To strengthen the family and the community by promoting and improving
the health status of women of childbearing age, infants, children,
adolescents, and those with special health needs. Arkansas
Department of Health Many of our services are provided at the
local level through a statewide service network. Our public health
workforce is working every day to promote prevention services and
to defend against threats to the public’s health. "Keeping
Your Hometown Healthy" is more than a slogan for us. Arkansas
Division of Mental Health Services Our Mission is to fulfill
legislative mandate and administrative intent to promote, protect,
preserve, care for and improve the mental health and serious disabilities
of the people of Arkansas through an integrated system of mental
health care. California
Department of Developmental Services DDS is the agency through
which the State of California provides services and supports to
children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities
include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and
related conditions. California
Department of Health Services To protect and improve the health
of all Californians. California
Department of Mental Health
The California Department of Mental Health, entrusted with leadership
of the California mental health system, ensures through partnerships
the availability and accessibility of effective, efficient, culturally
competent services. This is accomplished by advocacy, education,
innovation, outreach, understanding, oversight, monitoring, quality
improvement, and the provision of direct services. The
California
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
is a federally-funded independent state agency established in federal
and state law to assist in planning, coordinating, monitoring and
evaluating services for individuals with developmental disabilities
and their families. Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment The
Department of Public Health and Environment provides public health
and environmental protection services for the entire state. Colorado
Governor’s Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities
To act as a catalyst to improve the quality of life of Coloradans
with disabilities through their empowerment and to impact and promote
policy and legislation to ensure true integration. Colorado
Mental Health System Our mission is to provide the necessary
services and supports to achieve the rehabilitation, maintenance
and promotion of mental health for individuals with mental illness
who are the highest priority for the public mental health system
in Colorado. The
Connecticut
Council on Developmental Disabilities Connecticut
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services The mission
of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is to
improve the quality of life of the people of Connecticut by providing
an integrated network of comprehensive, effective and efficient
mental health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency,
dignity and respect. Connecticut
Office of the Child Advocate The Office of the Child Advocate
is an independent state agency established in 1995 to protect the
civil, legal and special rights of all the children of Connecticut,
and to advance policies throughout the state that promote their
well-being and best interests. Connecticut
Office of Health Care Access The
mission of the Office of Health Care Access (OHCA) is to ensure
that the citizens of Connecticut have access to a quality health
care delivery system. Delaware
Developmental Disabilities Council Working
to ensure that people with developmental disabilities Delaware
Division of Mental Retardation The
Division of Mental Retardation provides services for Delaware children
and adults with developmental disabilities. This Division's mission
is to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families in making informed choices that lead to an improved quality
of life and meaningful participation in their communities. Delaware
Health and Social Services Delaware
Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality
of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being,
fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. Florida
Department of Children’s Mental Health Our Mission: To provide,
in partnership with families, the mental health services needed
to help children with serious emotional disturbance live at home,
do well in school, and successfully live in the community. Florida
Department of Health The
mission of the Department of Health is to promote and protect the
health and safety of all Floridians. Our goals are attained by preventing
and controlling the spread of acute, chronic and infectious disease;
providing basic family health care services to persons unable to
access care from the private sector; and monitoring the sanitary
status of water and sewage systems, group living facilities and
other activities that have the potential to threaten the public's
health. The department also provides early intervention and medical
services to children with special health care needs. Florida
Developmental Disabilities Council The FDDC guides development
and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities
by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs to improve
the quality of their lives.
Georgia
Department of Community Health The
Department of Community Health has responsibility for: insuring
nearly 2 million people – 25 percent of Georgia’s population; maximizing
the state’s health care purchasing power; planning for coverage
of an estimated 1.3 million uninsured Georgians; coordinating health
planning for state agencies. Georgia
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities The mission
of the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is "to
collaborate with Georgia citizens, public and private advocacy organizations,
and policy makers to positively influence public policies that enhance
the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and
their families. The Council provides collaboration through education
and advocacy activities, program implementation and funding, and
public policy analysis and research.” Hawaii
Department of Health The mission of the Department of Health
is to provide leadership to monitor, promote, protect, and enhance
the health and environmental well-being of all of Hawaii's people. Hawaii
Disability and Communications Access Board DCAB advocates for
and promotes the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities
in Hawaii. Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare The Division of Health is organized
to direct and provide a variety of public health services to the
citizens of Idaho in cooperation with local and federal agencies. Idaho
State Council on Developmental Disabilities To promote the capacity
of people with developmental disabilities and their families to
determine, access, and direct the services and/or support they need
to live the lives they choose, and to build the communities' ability
to support their choices. Illinois
Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) believes
in and supports the independence, productivity, integration and
inclusion of people with developmental disabilities of all ages.
The ICDD promotes systematic change, capacity building and advocacy. Back to Top Indiana
Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities Our
Mission is to promote public policy, which leads to the independence,
productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects
of society. Indiana
State Department of Health
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has a proud tradition
that dates back to 1881. The agency has over 2,000 employees who
are dedicated to helping Hoosiers attain the highest level of health
possible. Iowa
Department of Public Health Promoting
and protecting the health of Iowans. Iowa
Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council
The Governor's DD Council is a federally funded state agency that
advocates for the development of services and supports so that Iowans
with developmental disabilities can make choices and take control
of their lives. The Council is made up of 20 volunteers who represent
Iowans with disabilities, family members, service providers, and
organizations concerned with disability issues. Kansas
Council on Developmental Disabilities The
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is federally
mandated under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill
of Rights Act of 2000. The mission of the Kansas Council is to ensure
people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make
choices regarding participation in society and quality of life.
The purpose of the Council is to advocate for system's change on
behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities. Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
The mission of the Division of Health is to promote and protect
health and prevent disease and injury in Kansas. The Division, using
a scientific approach, helps assure the health of Kansans through
a variety of public health services and regulatory programs. These
include: promotion of healthy lifestyles and sound health policies
to reduce risk factors for chronic diseases and injury; protection
from communicable diseases; inspection of food services; ensuring
healthy and safe adult and child care facilities; and, improving
health care access and services. Kentucky
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services
Our mission is to promote the well-being of all Kentuckians by assuring
the provision of quality information, services and supports for
individuals and their families through education, prevention, behavioral
healthcare, monitoring and public planning in the areas of mental
health, mental
retardation/developmental disabilities,
substance abuse, and traumatic
brain injury. Kentucky
Department of Public Health
To carry out our mission, the Department is the sole organizational
unit of Kentucky's state government responsible for developing and
operating all public health programs and activities for the citizens
of Kentucky. Activities include health service programs for
the prevention, detection, care and treatment of physical disability,
illness, and disease. The
Kentucky
Developmental Disabilities Council
is to create change through visionary leadership and advocacy so
that people have choices and control over their own lives. Louisiana
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities To
provide support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities,
including mental retardation, autism, and other conditions related
to mental retardation through the provision of residential living
options and other MR/DD services. Louisiana
Office of Mental Health The
Mission of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to perform the functions
of the state which provide or lead to treatment, rehabilitation
and follow-up care for individuals in Louisiana with mental and
emotional disorders. OMH administers and/or monitors community-based
services, public or private, to assure active quality care in the
most cost-effective manner in the least restrictive environment
for all persons with mental and emotional disorders. Louisiana
Office of Public Health
The development of this official agency Internet web site represents
the Office of Public Health's delving into a new frontier. It is
an exciting time for Public Health, the health information agency,
as we take a further step in making information on health and health
care readily accessible to our partners and to the general public. Maine
Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
Substance Abuse Services
Our children are our most important resource. We want to do everything
we can to support them safely with their families and in their communities.
Special help is available for children with developmental disabilities,
mental retardation, autism, and serious emotional disturbance. Maine
Bureau of Health Develop
and deliver services to preserve, protect and promote the health
and well-being of the citizens of Maine. The Bureau of Health has
responsibility for the public health within the Department of Human
Services. Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Health
The mission of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is to
protect and promote the health of the public by creating healthy
people in healthy communities; to strengthen partnerships between
state and local governments, the business community and all health
care provides in Maryland; and to build a world class organization
grounded in the principles of quality and learning, accountability,
cultural sensitivity and efficiency. Maryland
Developmental Disabilities Administration
The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Administration is
to provide leadership to assure the full participation of individuals
with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects
of community life and to promote their empowerment to access quality
supports and services necessary to foster personal growth,
independence and productivity. Massachusetts
Department of Mental Retardation
Every day the DMR provides a wide array of services to more than
28,500 individuals. Their level of disability may require assistance
in job placement, transportation, residential services, or intense
levels of treatment, monitoring and care. Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
We ensure that the people of the Commonwealth receive quality health
care and live in a safe and healthy environment. Michigan
Department of Community Health The
department, the largest in state government, is responsible for
health policy and management of the state's publicly-funded health
service systems. An estimated 1.5 million Michigan residents will
receive services this year that are provided with total or partial
support from MDCH. Michigan
Developmental Disabilities Council The
Vision of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council is that
all citizens of Michigan have the opportunities and supports to
achieve their full potential. Minnesota
Department of Health
The mission of the Minnesota Department of Health is to lead efforts
to protect and promote the health of all people in Minnesota. Minnesota
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
Our mission is to work toward assuring that people with developmental
disabilities receive the necessary support: to achieve increased
independence, productivity integration and inclusion into the community. Mississippi
Department of Mental Health
Since its inception in 1974, the Mississippi Department of Mental
Health has endeavored to provide services of the highest quality
through a statewide service delivery system. As the largest state
agency in Mississippi, the Department of Mental Health provides
a network of opportunities to persons who experience problems with
mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence, or who have
mental retardation or developmental disabilities. Mississippi
State Department of Health Our
Mission: To Promote and Protect the Health of the Citizens of Mississippi. The
Missouri Department
of Health is responsible for protecting and promoting the health
of Missourians by assessing health status and needs, developing
policies and priorities, and assuring that the state is responding
appropriately. The
Missouri
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities
is a federally funded, 22-member, consumer-driven council appointed
by the Governor. Its mandate is to plan, advocate for, and give
advice concerning programs and services for persons with developmental
disabilities that will increase their opportunities for independence,
productivity, and integration into communities. Region
1 Council on Developmental Disabilities
Mission Statement: To enhance the lives of people with developmental
disabilities and their families in Northwest Missouri . Montana
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Improving and protecting the health,well-being and self-reliance
of all Montanans. Montana
Disability Services Division Our
mission statement is: "The Developmental Disabilities
Program supports choices and opportunities for people with developmental
disabilities in their communities." Nebraska
Department Behavioral Health Services To
organize and provide for an effective and efficient system of quality
behavioral health services for the people of Nebraska. Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services
We help people live better lives through effective health and human
services. Nevada
Division of Mental Health & Developmental Services
Several levels of mental health care are provided through inpatient
and outpatient programs. Clients requiring intensive care are supported
by inpatient services and intensive outpatient programs. Other outpatient
programs help the client gain greater independence, confidence,
and the ability to function in the community. Nevada
State Health Division A
healthy tomorrow begins today. New
Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
This web page is for information purposes. No board business is
conducted via this web site. All business should be transacted through
the mailing address and phone numbers cited on this site. New
Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Our Mission is to join communities and families in providing opportunities
for citizens to achieve health and independence. New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Our
mission is to foster accessible and high-quality health and senior
services to help all people in New Jersey achieve optimal health,
dignity and independence. We work to prevent disease, promote and
protect well-being at all life stages and encourage informed choices
that enrich quality of life for individuals and communities. New
Jersey Department of Human Services for Children and Families
Services for children and families are provided by two divisions
of the Department of Human Services: It is the mission of the New
Jersey Division of Family Development to provide leadership, direction
and supervision to those public agencies responsible for providing
economic assistance to individuals and families. The Division of
Youth and Family Services' (DYFS) mission is to protect children,
support families, ensure permanency for children, and prevent violence
and family disruption. New
Mexico Department of Early Intervention and Children Services
The Family Infant and Toddler Program furnishes early intervention
services through provider agencies to children with, or at risk
for, developmental delays and their families. This program meets
the requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), as amended. As the designated lead agency
for this interagency program, the New Mexico Department of Health/Long
Term Services Division (DOH/LTSD) is responsible for ensuring that
eligible children and their families receive services which are
delivered in accordance with state and federal requirements. Respite
services are also available for the families of eligible children
from birth through age 21. New
Mexico Department of Health We
strive to continually improve upon our services and programs, and
to implement new practices based upon our experiences as we work
toward our goal of improving the future health status of New Mexicans.
The Department of Health continues to stress quality improvement
to ensure that we are having a direct and positive impact on New
Mexico. New
York State Department of Health
strives to protect and promote New Yorkers' health through prevention,
science, and quality health care delivery. New
York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC),
in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities,
their families and communities, provides leadership by promoting
public policies, plans, and practices that: Affirm dignity, value
and worth; Support full participation in society; Uphold equality
and self-determination; and Promote access to research and information
needed for informed decision making for all individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families. North
Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities
Working to promote the "independence, productivity, integration
and inclusion into the community" of people with developmental
disabilities and their families. North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services At DHHS, we're
building a stronger North Carolina by creating and continuously
improving opportunities for health. North
Dakota Department of Health
We are dedicated to the goal of assuring that North Dakota is a
healthy place to live and to the belief that each person should
have an equal opportunity to enjoy good health. To accomplish this
mission, we are committed to the promotion of healthy lifestyles,
protection and enhancement of the environment and provision of quality
health care services for the people of North Dakota.
Ohio Department of Health The
Ohio Department of Health is a high performance organization of
dedicated professionals leading Ohioans to achieve optimal health. The
Ohio
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
(ODDC) is a planning and advocacy body committed to community inclusion
for people with developmental disabilities. Oklahoma
Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
The mission of the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council is
to promote services and programs which enable persons with developmental
disabilities to fully realize their maximum potential through increased
independence and productivity, as well as through integration and
inclusion in the community. Oklahoma
State Department of Health To protect and promote health of
the citizens of Oklahoma, to prevent disease and injury, and to
assure the conditions by which our citizens can be healthy. Oregon
Office of Developmental Disabilities Mission: Providing support
services that enhance the quality of life of persons with developmental
disabilities. Oregon
Health Division To
protect, preserve and promote the health of all the people of Oregon.
To prevent unnecessary death and disability, improve the health
status, and reduce the per-capita cost of illness care for all Oregonians. Oregon
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Assist
people to become independent, healthy and safe by promoting mental
health and optimal treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders. Pennsylvania
Department of Health The Special Kids Network is a new statewide
system designed to connect families of children with chronic health
or disabling conditions to services and providers. Developed by
the Department of Health, the network will greatly expand the state's
efforts to make accessing services easier for Pennsylvania parents
and service coordination easier for providers. Pennsylvania
Developmental Disabilities Council
In order to encourage and support the creation of an environment
in which all citizens of Pennsylvania can thrive without regard
to disability, the Council will: advance the empowerment of citizens
with disabilities, ensure access to goods, services and community
supports needed by citizens with disabilities, and will foster relationships
that build inclusive communities. Rhode
Island Department of Health
The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is
to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety
of the people of Rhode Island. Rhode
Island Developmental Disabilities Council
We work to make Rhode Island a better place for people with developmental
disabilities to live, work, go to school, and be part of their community. South
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services The
Department of Health and Human Services improves the health and
social status of South Carolina families by contracting with public
and non-profit organizations, credentialed medical professionals,
and private businesses to provide Medicaid, child care, and aging
services. South
Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council Our mission is to
provide leadership in advocating, funding and implementing initiatives
which recognize the inherent dignity of each individual, and promote
independence, productivity, respect and inclusion for all persons
with disabilities and their families. The State Plan will establish
and advocate strategies to address a range of support systems for
accessing opportunities for persons with disabilities and their
families. The plan will include public/private agency collaboration
and will be monitored and evaluated annually. South
Carolina Department of Mental Health The men and women of the
S.C. Department of Mental Health, in partnership with consumers,
families and their diverse communities, will assist citizens with
mental disorders to improve the quality of their lives. The department
will give priority to children and adults with serious mental illnesses
and serious emotional disturbances and will fulfill its legislative
mandates. We will work cooperatively with other agencies, both public
and private, to assure continuity of services based on the needs
of the individual. South
Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities
Our mission is to assist individuals with developmental disabilities
to control their own destiny and to achieve the quality of life
they desire. South
Dakota Department of Health
Working to prevent disease and promote health, ensure access to
needed, high-quality health care, and efficiently manage public
health resources. Tennesee
Department of Health The department’s mission is to achieve
and maintain optimum personal and community health by emphasizing
health promotion, disease prevention and environmental protection. Tennessee
Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities The
Department is responsible for providing services to individuals
with mental illness and mental retardation / developmental disabilities
or neurobiological brain disorders. The Department, employees and
service partners are committed to providing the highest level of
service to individuals and families. Texas
Council for Developmental Disabilities
The mission of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
is to create change so that all people are fully included in their
communities and exercise control over their own lives. Texas
Department of Health The Texas Department of Health offers several
resources that recognize the unique needs of Children with Special
Health Care Needs (CSHCN) and their families. Utah
Department of Health
The Utah Department of Health is the central state point of contact
for all Public Health issues in the state. Public Health relates
to the matters of health of individuals and communities. Public
Health is a matter for each of us and all of us - as it impacts
our lives and the lives of our communities. Utah
Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities
The mission of the Utah Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities
is to create an environment in which people with disabilities direct
their own lives and participate in the community. Vermont
Developmental Disabilities Council We are a consumer directed
planning and advocacy organization working on systems change issues.
The Council is primarily concerned with the community based service
system that provides supports to people with developmental disabilities
and their families. With the exception of information and referral
services, the Council does not provide direct services to individuals. Vermont
Division of Health Care Administration The
Vermont Division of Health Care Administration (DHCA) supports consumer
assistance, quality assurance over managed care plans, general regulatory
oversight of private health insurers and managed care plans, and
cost containment programs such as hospital budget review and Certificate
of Need (CON). DHCA also manages a contract with the Vermont Program for Quality in Health
Care (VPQHC) that works with health care professionals in Vermont
and regionally to continuously improve the quality of health care
throughout the health care system serving all Vermonters. Virginia
Board for People with Disabilities The Board seeks to empower
Virginians with Disabilities to achieve their personal goals, to
be self-reliant, and to participate fully in their communities by
strengthening community involvement, building advocacy capacity,
enhancing service delivery, and informing public policy. Virginia
Department of Health
Our mission is to achieve and maintain optimum personal and community
health by emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention and environmental
protection. Washington
Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities We
serve Washington citizens often characterized as those most profoundly
in need. Our clients have needs arising from physical and mental
disabilities, mental health problems, or chemical dependency. Washington
State Department of Health
The Department of Health works to protect and improve the health
of people in Washington State. West
Virginia Department of Health and Human Services The West Virginia
Department of Health and Human Resources provides and assures accessible
quality services for individuals and families to achieve their maximum
potential and improve their quality of life. West
Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council The
Council’s mission is to assure that West Virginians with developmental
disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities they
need to achieve independence, productivity, integration and inclusion
into the community of their choice. Wisconsin
Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Council works to make Wisconsin a better place for people with
developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and participate
as members of the community. The Council is dedicated to improving
the independence, productivity, and integration of people with developmental
disabilities. Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
The Department's mission is to lead the nation in fostering healthy,
self-reliant individuals and families. Wyoming
Department of Health Our
mission is to promote, protect, and enhance the health of all Wyoming
citizens.The
Wyoming Department of Health is the primary State agency for providing
health and human services. It administers programs maintaining
the health and safety of all citizens of Wyoming. Our primary approach
in solving health problems is prevention. Wyoming
Division of Behavioral Health The Wyoming public mental health
system served almost 17,000 persons last year through 16 community
mental health centers (CMHCs) in all Wyoming counties. All CMHCs
are eligible to provide covered outpatient mental health services
under provider agreements with the state Medicaid agency. Recent
system planning and reform initiatives have enhanced services for
children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders and adults
with serious and persistent mental illness. KidNeeds.com is committed to providing our visitors and subscribers with access to accurate and timely information on a broad range of topics relative to developmental disabilities. If you have any special requests or would like to see a specific topic covered in this informational section, please e-mail us at info@kidneeds.com |
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