At UCP, we believe that in order to most effectively support children and adults with disabilities, we must provide care and services to their families when needed as well. Our goal is provide quality care to assist families with a much needed “break” by providing quality care by trained, competent staff.
A family preservation program offering support for families of children with disabilities.
Who is eligible? Families of children with developmental or emotional/behavioral disabilities are encouraged to apply for Respite. UCP Respite Care serves families with children ages birth-18.
Who pays for Respite Care? Funding for eligible families is provided through a state of Maine grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. Pay rates vary upon a child’s level of need. Respite is subject to a sliding fee scale.
Who provides Respite Care Services? Parents choose and train their providers. The provider can be a family member, friend, or neighbor, must be 18 years of age or older and not living in the home of the child of whom services are provided. Families can also request a list of Certified Respite Providers from UCP. Families determine which provider is qualified to meet the needs of their family.
How are providers trained? Parent training of the providers in the particular needs of their child is the most important part of UCP Respite Care Services.
What is a Certified Respite Provider? A Certified Respite Provider is an individual who has completed 30 hours of training, or have an educational equivalent in the field of child development. All Certified Respite Providers are trained in CPR & First Aid. To find out more about being a Certified Respite Provider go to www.respiteforme.com.
How are the providers paid? UCP Respite handles all billing information and questions. Completed billing forms are signed by both the parent and the providers then sent to the UCP Respite office for processing of payment. The payment is sent directly to the provider. UCP Respite maintains records of each family’s allotment and track usage and billing.
How many Respite hours are allotted to families? As long as funding allows, Respite hours allotted to eligible families is 192 hours per year or 48 hours per quarter, this is per family not per child.
How do I apply for Respite Care Services? A parent may call the Respite office and self refer or may be referred by an agency or service provider. Download a respite application here.
For more information about all of our Family Support Services, please contact UCP at 207.941.2952 or .
UCP of Maine offers Case Management Services to children ages birth through age twenty who have a diagnosis of mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorder/autism or who are receiving Early Intervention Services. Case Managers assist families in gaining access to and making effective use of services and resources available to their child. Such services include educational, medical, psychological, and community-based resources.
Parents can refer themselves for Case Management Services by calling UCP at 207-941-2952. Doctors, educators and providers can also refer children for services. A Case Manager will respond to the referral with a phone call to set up an initial intake either in the home, at UCP or a site that is convenient for the family.
The Case Manager coordinates a team meeting with members from school, other service providers and the family. The team develops an individual service plan (ISP) which states short and long term goals and objectives for the child.
The Case Manager meets with family on a regular basis. The family determines the extent to which the Case Manager assists them in locating new services and resources and in removing barriers which may be preventing the child from reaching the goals and objectives stated in the ISP.
Case Management Services are provided in Penobscot, Piscataquis, northern Waldo and Hancock Counties. Case Management Services for children are Medicaid reimbursable.
Community Case Management For Adults is a support service for adult clients with a diagnosis of mental retardation or autism. UCP of Maine offers Community Case Management Services to adults age 18 and older who have the diagnosis of mental retardation or autism and who have MaineCare.
The Community Case Manager assists the client in locating services and resources and in removing barriers which may be preventing the client from obtaining his or her needs and desires.
Clients, parents and guardians can obtain more information about Community Case Management Services for adults by asking for the Case Management Supervisor.
The Community Case Manager coordinates a team meeting with the client guardians and other persons selected to participate such as friends, family members and other service providers. The team develops a Person Centered Plan (PCP) which addresses the needs and desires of the client.
The Community Case Manager meets with the client (and guardian) on a regular basis and assists the client in locating new services and resources and in removing barriers which may be preventing the client from obtaining his or her needs and desires as expressed in the Person Centered Plan.
Community Case Management Services are provided in Southern Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Community Case Management is Maine Care reimbursable.
Rehabilitative and Community Supports Service(RCS) is a skill building program for children with pervasive developmental disorder/autism, or mental retardation. This service focuses primarily on increased skill development and physical development activities, as well as behavior management.
Our goal is to keep families together by increasing the child's level of functioning, skill development, and decreasing maladaptive behaviors.
A Behavioral Health Professional(BHP) provides direct care, one-to-one services.
Each child is assessed by a coordinator, followed by a meeting with the family in their home or at the agency. After discussing the child's assessments and reviewing all services the child and family is receiving, the team develops a quarterly plan of care for the child.
The plan of care includes the child's and family's long and short term goals for a three month period. It also includes the recommended number of service hours.
During each session, our staff works with the child to meet his or her goals and objectives. At the end of each quarter, a progress note is written and a new plan of care is developed.
These services are offered to families with children between the ages of 3 and 20 years old living in Hancock, Piscataquis, Penobscot, and Northern Waldo counties.
The staff is available to provide training and support in the home or the community on a regular basis. The staff is trained and supervised by UCP of Maine.
