_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Commission on
Developmental Disabilities to study the need for a program allowing 60
day emergency placement in group homes for individuals with
developmental disabilities.
Whereas, Individuals with developmental disabilities face
a number of challenges;
Whereas, Occasionally living arrangements, including
community care facilities (group homes) or foster family
placements, must be found for persons with developmental
disabilities on an emergency basis;
Whereas, Placement is a critical service for many
individuals with developmental disabilities because a crisis
may cause the failure of their living arrangement and an
immediate need for relocation;
Whereas, The safety, care, and well-being of persons with
developmental disabilities receiving care in community
settings are of the utmost importance; and
Whereas, Crisis and emergency services must be identified
and available to meet the specific needs of all individuals
with developmental disabilities: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Commission on Developmental Disabilities
study the need for a program allowing 60 day emergency placement in
group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities.