Hi Eric, Florida is not so fortunate to have the agreement of the state agencies and legislators on this issue. The federal Department of Justice is suing Florida on this issue. We have done a lot of research into other states. We really like the Texas model. While that model has focused more on moving the kids out of institutions, they may be able to provide insight into their efforts on this issue. Everychild Texas is the organization taking the lead to work with families to get them out of the nursing homes (and other institutional settings). Attached is the report we did on other states which includes some discussion of the Texas model. I can give you the person we have been working with at Everychild Texas, if you would like.
Debra
Debra Dowds
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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC)
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Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:29 AM
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Subject: DD Councils Legislation about nursing homes
Many of you know that our DD Network has been working for 10 years to get kids out of institutions and nursing homes. The institution part is complete. There are about 50 kids in nursing homes in the state. We now have consensus from the state agencies, legislators and the Governor to support moving these kids out and into stable loving families. We have one challenge after we complete this: how do we keep kids from being admitted into nursing homes. I am wondering if any states have legislation or rules (other than PASRR) to address this. Any help is appreciated.
Eric
Eric E. Jacobson
Executive Director
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
2 Peachtree Street, Suite 26.200 Atlanta, GA 30303
O: (404) 657-2120 C: (404) 805-9739