Program is designed to help parents and caregivers create a safe and secure environment to nurture the needs of developmentally challenged youth. Works with other community agencies to ensure a smooth transition when these youth age out of the foster care system.

Provides permanant supportive housing for families/individuals with disabilities that were homeless.Services may include on site mental health, financial, and job counseling will be available for tenants. Units range in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms to accommodate families of various sizes.

Provides coordination of services for children with certain specific handicapping conditions. Develops service plan which addresses the full range of medical, social, educational, psychological, recreational, vocations, and personal needs of the children and their families. Helps arrange for the needed services.

Provides job skills training and work experiences to individuals with disabilities.

Provides specialized information and referral services for individuals with disabilities.

Provides assistance to children with special health care needs and their families through three different programs with varying eligibility. *Diagnostic Program: services for up to six months, from CMH-approved providers, to rule out or diagnose a special health care need or establish a plan of treatment. Services may include: Tests and x-rays Therapy evaluations Public health nursing services Visits to CMH-approved doctors Up to five days in the hospital *Treatment Program: services for one year, from CMH-approved providers, for treatment of an eligible condition. May include: laboratory tests, x-rays, physician visits, prescription medications, medical equipment and supplies, surgeries, hospitalizations, public health nursing services and therapies as well as service coordination. All services must be related to the child's eligible condition. *Service Coordination Program: helps families locate and coordinate services for their child.

Program helps young people with disabilities transition from the classroom to a workplace or college. Services enable an easier transition from one stage of life to another. Counselors will develop an individual plan of employment based on abilities, strengths and goals.

Provides a discount card for Ohio's older adults and permanently disabled residents. Card holders are able to receive discounts on various services at participating local businesses. For a list of participating businesses, visit website. Also includes the Ohio's Best Rx prescription drug program.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law. Also provides civil rights advocacy regarding accessibility issues and Fair Housing.

Little Arrows Play Café provides a safe and fun play space and activities for children, ages 3-8, giving parents and caretakers an opportunity for play, rest, work and lounge space while enjoying good coffee and free WiFi. The Café also hosts a Sensory Area that is available to families with special-needs children and allow parents to continue the program established by the therapist in an optimal environment. The Sensory Area at LAPC will allow families to bring their special-needs children to play and work through therapy practices while their siblings play safely with age-appropriate toys in the play café area.

Assists youth with disabilities with job and education exploration and planning.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.

Offers summer camping activities to children with disabilities ages 6 to 17 for 10 weeks of the summer. In addition, they offer a "Super Senior" Summer Camp for those 18 to 20 with disabilities who are stll in High School.

Develops and/or disseminates information such as instructional resources, federal and state legal updates, statewide documents, a regional newsletter, and other items relative to the education of children with disabilities. Provides this information to parents, educators and agency personnel who work with children with disabilities.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Caroll County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.

Guides individuals with disabilities through the job-seeking process including assistance identifying employer expectations, filling out applications, resume creation and interview preparation.

Offers single-occupancy, handicapped accessible apartments for adults who are physically disabled. Provides 24-hour on-call resident assistant who can provide assistance and support to residents. Units are one bedroom apartment complexes located near The Ohio State University campus. Every apartment is specially designed with shower stalls, countertops, door pulls, and has conveniently placed switches and thermostats. Kitchens have a microwave, full-size refrigerator, stove top and disposal.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Partners with the City of Akron to provide critical home repairs including roofing, electrical, furnace, plumbing, gutters, porch, steps, and disability access. No funds are provided to the homeowner in cash as reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the K&D Group.

Individual Support Coordinators (ISCs) support clients through coordination of services including social, medical, education, and employment. Services may include: *Identify the person’s strengths and resources. *Determine the needs of the person and work to find resources to support those needs *Create a plan that helps individual reach their goals *Connect individual and family with resources and help coordinate between multiple agencies when needed *Check in regularly to discuss updates, changes, and successes *Family supports are also available.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Harrison County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.