PDFWAC 388-845-0650

What are community engagement services?

(1) Community engagement services are services designed to increase a waiver participant's connection to and engagement in formal and informal community supports.
(2) Services are designed to develop creative, flexible, and supportive community resources and relationships for individuals with developmental disabilities.
(3) Waiver participants are introduced to the community resources and supports that are available in their area.
(4) Participants are supported to develop skills that will facilitate integration into their community.
(5) Outcomes for this service include skill development, opportunities for socialization, valued community roles, and involvement in community activities, organizations, groups, projects, and other resources.
(6) This service is available in the IFS waiver.
[Statutory Authority: 2014 c 139, 2014 c 166, 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4, RCW 71A.12.030, and 71A.12.120. WSR 16-17-009, § 388-845-0650, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16.]