County of Delaware Administrative Entity Organization
Who We Are
The Delaware County Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities serves all eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder who live in Delaware County. Our goal is to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
County of Delaware Supports Coordination Organization
Who We Are
The Delaware County Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities serves all eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder who live in Delaware County. Our goal is to improve the lives of people with disabilities. We are an approved Performance Based Contractor Supports Coordination Organization under the Office of Developmental Programs.
What We Do
The Delaware County Supports Coordination Organization provides case management services that connect individuals and families to community resources, both paid and unpaid, to provide them with the opportunity have a self-determined, meaningful lifestyle.
The Role of the Supports Coordinator is to:
- Link to schools, the Intermediate Unit, advocacy agencies, service providers and services.
- Makes and handles referrals and helps individuals get services identified in the Individual Support Plan.
- Is the key liaison, communicator, advocate, and problem solver for the individual to get services.
- Monitor services and including health and safety concerns.
- Advocacy/incident management
- Ensures all health and safety concerns are addressed.
- Locating/coordinating/monitoring services.
- Individual Support Plan development and implementation.
- Needs assessments/behavioral/medical/housing/waiver funding.
The Supports Coordination Organization assists individuals and families with coordinating various assessments, enlisting the services of willing and able providers, and ensuring the effectiveness of services. Paid service options include, but are not limited, to:
Community Participation Services
Residential Supports, including Life Sharing and Family Living, Supported Living
In-Home and Community Supports
Companion Services
Respite
Assistive Technology
Remote Supports
Behavioral Support
Employment Services
Nursing
Participant-Directed Supports
Family Support Services
Housing Specialists
What We Do
The Delaware County Administrative Entity monitors all service providers and Supports Coordination Organizations serving residents of Delaware County to ensure that they follow Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs guidelines. Administrative Entity functions include intake and eligibility determination, provider relations, service authorization, systems coordination, quality management, incident management, and eligibility for and coordination of funding sources.
The Administrative Entity is responsible for implementing the Administrative Operating Agreement.
How To Contact Us
Delaware County Administrative Entity - 610-713-2330
How to Make a Referral or Interested in Supports Coordination Services
Families must first contact the Delaware County Administrative Entity Intake Specialist to determine if the individual meets eligibility requirements. Contact 610-713-2330 for information.
Once it is determined that you are eligible for supports in the Intellectual Disability system, you will select a Support Coordination Organization, meet with a Supports Coordinator who will develop a support plan, and will then coordinate supports for you and your family.
New Intake, contact the 610-713-2330 for information.
Individuals looking for a new supports coordination organization provider please contact 610-713-2400.
Questions – 610-713-2400 or Email: humanservices@co.delaware.pa.us
After hours, please call the emergency on-call service at 610-713-2400 and you will be provided with a number for the on-call emergency contact.
Report Abuse or Neglect
If you have been a witness to or have suspicions that an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism, is a victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, please see the contact information provided below to file a report:
Child Protective Services (0 – 17 Years of Age) - 1-800-932-0313
Adult and Older Adult Protective Services (18 and Older) - 1-800-490-8505
How To Contact Us
Delaware County Supports Coordination Organization - 610-713-2400
Advocacy services:
DelCaro: Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization - Home
The ARC of Philadelphia: The Arc of Philadelphia, part of the SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations