Welcome to the Union County Local
Interagency Coordinating Council Web site! to the Union County Local
Interagency Coordinating Council Web site!
Serving children birth to five with disabilities and their families.
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The Power of a
Parent...
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Union County LICC was established to help North Carolina State and Local agencies collaborate to better serve children zero to five with disabilities and their families. Parents are also invited to come to the table to bring their
perspective, concerns, and suggestions on ways to improve early intervention services, such as the Exceptional Children's Preschool Program offered by Union County Schools, and
therapeutic services offered by Children's Developmental
Services Agency. They are mandated by law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C and Part B-619) but how they are administered is up to you, the Parent!
So, "What's in it for me?", you ask. Parents will:
- Be informed of changes in the early intervention programs that affect the services your child receives
- Develop relationships with local professionals who work in the early intervention industry
- Connect with other parents and support groups that share similiar concerns
- Have peace of mind knowing you have made a difference, not only in the life of your child but in the COMMUNITY!
If you are interested in
joining the LICC, you are welcome to
attend our next meeting. Meetings
are held the 1st Thursday of the
month, 9:30-11:00am at the Union County Community
Action Building, office of Head Start. For directions click on the map below. We look forward to your participation!
To contact the Union County LICC
click here.
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Click on the Calendar
for Events
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LICC Members & Contact Info
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AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST....
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Is your child typical? |
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Child development is similar
for most children. However, it isn't an exact
science. For example, some children begin
walking at 9 months and others begin walking at
18 months. The average age a child begins
walking is 13 months. So again, child
development is not an exact science. For a list
of developmental milestones,
Click here. If you are concerned about your
child's development, please contact a
professional for a free evaluation:
For children 0-3, contact Child Development
Services Agency at 704-282-9928 or 800-230-6891
or email
Teresa Gillespie.
For children 3-5, contact UCPS EC Preschool Program at 704-282-6259 or email Glenda Rape.
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What do I do now? What to do if your child is not typical
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Has your child recently received a diagnosis
that could possibly affect their overall development?
Are you wondering where to turn? Where to begin to seek
help in understanding all of the new information you
have been given? How it will affect your child’s
education? What can be done now? Well, you have come to
the right place! Below are some suggestions of services,
contacts, and hope. Let’s get started.
If your child is under the age of three, the service
agency designed to provide specialized assistance
through service coordination, goal planning,
information, support, educational testing, and referrals
is the Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA).
If you call 704-282-9928, someone will be able to assist
you immediately in learning what is available for your
child/family as well as teaming up with you to help make
that plan happen.
If your child is three or older, your initial contact
for information, referrals, eligibility criteria,
educational testing, planning, and services is the Union
County Exceptional Children’s Preschool Program. Their
contact number is 704-282-6259. Service Coordination for
ages three through five is not available through this
preschool program, but is available through the Union
County Health Department. Simply call 704-296-4830 and
speak with Child Service Coordinator, Pam Demarest.
Service Coordination is key to taking advantage of every
available resource.
What if your child’s diagnosis is medically based? You
may consider contacting the Community Alternatives
Program for Children (CAP-C). they are located in the
Union County Department of Social Services. You can call
or contact them via e-mail. Simply click on the link in
the website listing. CAP-C provides services such as
nursing interventions and respite care for medically
fragile children in order to improve the quality of life
for the child and the family.
If your child has been diagnosed with a visual or
hearing impairment, you may start your search for
information and services by contacting the CDSA or Union
County Exceptional Children’s Program (determined by
child’s age); or you may choose to contact the
specialized services agencies directly. For questions
and services for children who have visual impairments,
contact the Governor Morehead Preschool Program. For
questions and information on services for children who
have hearing impairments, you may contact the NC
Preschool for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Both agencies have direct contact links in the website
listings above.
Another point to consider is connecting with other
parents and families who are going through the same
thing you are going through or others who are farther
along in their journey. Sharing our experiences, our
frustrations, our hopes, etc. to those who can tangibly
understand can be a very positive experience. There are
multiple support groups available throughout our area.
Your Child Service Coordinator or LICC contact can
direct you or you may want to consider contacting the
Family Support Network directly. Their contact
information is also available via the website and
contact listing above.
Your child needs you more than ever. Your own health and
well being is just as important to your child as their
own. If you need help getting life back on track, don’t
hesitate to reach out. Know that it is okay for you,
family members (including siblings), and friends to be
struggling with the fact that a child you love has a
disability. It doesn’t mean the child is loved any less
or you are a bad parent. It simply means life is going
to be different for a while. Carolina Developmental
Therapy Services specializes in providing professional
counseling services to individuals with special needs as
well as the families who love them.
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What we've been up to:
LLIC Meeting Minutes
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August 2008 |
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Testimonials |
| If you have had a good experience with the CDSA or the EC Preschool Program, please share your success story with us by email. Click here
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Thank you for visiting
the LICC website! |
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