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.
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:
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
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.
Delaware County Administrative Entity -
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 for information.
Individuals looking for a new supports coordination organization provider please contact .
Questions – or Email:
After hours, please call the emergency on-call service at and you will be provided with a number for the on-call emergency contact.
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) - Adult and Older Adult Protective Services (18 and Older) -
How To Contact UsDelaware County Supports Coordination Organization - 610-713-2400
The ARC of Philadelphia:
Important Links
267-812-5744
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