Historical April 1990 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Project CaseFind is a community outreach program to find and identify mentally retarded and developmentally disabled residents of the City who are not currently receiving services. “We know that in our community there are literally thousands of persons who could benefit by the many programs available to help developmentally disabled persons lead fuller and more productive lives;’ says David J. Richter, executive director of the office. “There is also a great need to help them and their families plan for their future needs!’ Project CaseFind will have several components, according to Richter. First there will be an effort through the media to inform the general community about available services.
This will be bolstered by a grass roots effort, in which neighborhood associations, political organizations, block units, churches and other sources will-be contacted and asked to permit speakers to explain what services exist and how to qualify for them. Additionally, a special program, funded by the office and administered through the Child Day Care Association, will contact employers throughout the area, providing them with information to share with employees who may have family members with developmental disabilities. “We must let families know that programs and training for developmentally disabled persons will help them achieve levels of independence and human dignity far beyond what society traditionally thought possible,” Richter points out. “They also need to know that the time for planning for the future of their family member, when parents are no longer able to provide care, is now, rather than in an emergency context when appropriate services might not be available!’ Project CaseFind is headquartered in the St. Louis Office for MR/DD Resources, 3663 Lindell.
For more information on Project CaseFind call Elayne Davis, 533-2700. Arrangements can also be made for speaking engagements.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1990.
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