Alta Mira Specialized Family Services

Family support Services respite programs - provides families a break from the 24-hour demands of having an adult or child with special needs by allocating them to have a trained caregiver come into their homes and allow the Family time for themselves. This program serves infants, children and adults who meet eligibility requirements. Family living Services - program provides Services under a contract with the natural or surrogate Family to provide a home for an adult (18 years and older) who has a developmental disability. Families are responsible for 24-hour care of the individual, which includes personal care. The Family provider may receive substitute care Services. Provider families are approved through the developmental disabilities medicaid waiver program and must complete training through the new mexico department of health developmental disabilities supports division (ddsd). During fiscal year, 440 individuals were served.

Early childhood Services early intervention - provide Services to families with infants, birth to three years of age, who have a developmental disability or are at risk for a delay. Services seek to help parents help their children reach their potential and take part in Family, school and community activities. Services include developmental Services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling, service coordination, screening, assessment and evaluation. During the fiscal year, 608 children were served.