Services for persons with mental retardation

Service Coordination assists with eligibility and with the development of individual plans for needed services.

Early Intervention serves children ages birth to 3 years who appear to have developmental disabilities.

Family Supports provide a variety of services to families who care for disabled individuals.

Day programs provide training for employment and training in daily living skills for individuals who attend the program during the day.

Job Coach is designed to place and support individuals in competitive employment.

Residential services are for those individuals determined to be in critical circumstances.

Medicaid Waiver is a funding source for some services for mentally retarded individuals.  For information on eligibility and services visit the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs website.