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Information and Tools for Service Providers
Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division
This page includes information for currently contracted service providers, and information for service providers interested in contracting with DDECSD.
Questions?
For more information, contact:
Luke Quinn
DDECSD Operations and Contracts Team Lead
206-852-4197
General Contracting & Insurance Requirements
- General DCHS contract requirements links to information about contracting with DCHS.
- Insurance requirements links to the Minimum Scope and Minimum Limits of insurance coverage requirements and documentation that must be received before a contract can be signed.
- DDECSD specific contract requirements links to the information referenced in DDECSD contracts.
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S2W Models, Partnerships, and Eligibility (PDF / Word) provides information for those interested in a School-to-Work (S2W) contract. Direct S2W questions to Richard Wilson, S2W Coordinator, 206-263-9044 or Richard.Wilson@kingcounty.gov
Funding Opportunities
All DDECSD and DCHS funding opportunities are available at this link DCHS Funding Opportunities, including the DDECSD Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for Community Inclusion Services and Employment Support Services.
Client Outcomes Reporting Engine (CORE) Support
King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) uses the Client Outcomes Reporting Engine (CORE) as a way for Adult Services and Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) providers to submit data about the clients they serve to DCHS.
- Access monthly reporting spreadsheets available at the CORE web portal
- View CORE guidance documents and training videos on the CORE “Resources” tab within the CORE portal
- Download CORE data dictionaries to view definitions of fields on reporting spreadsheets
- Adult Services CORE Data Dictionary (through December 2022 reporting) and NEW Adult Services CORE Data Dictionary (effective for January 2023 reporting)
- ESIT CORE Data Dictionary
- CORE questions? Email core@kingcounty.gov
Grant Application & Capacity Building Consulting (GACB) Services Available to Small Organizations
King County committed funding to help organizations become more competitive for DCHS funding and help build the infrastructure needed to support overall organization sustainability. King County and our partners can provide Grant Application & Capacity Building Consulting to organizations and nonprofits applying for, or that already receive, King County DCHS funding through grant awards or contracts.
For more information, review the Grant Application and Capacity Building Services webpage or contact Amy Pak at apak@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-8682; or Reginald Cole at rcole@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-6759.
Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)/ Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Resources
Welcome ESIT/DHH Community! This section is a one-stop shop for training materials and resources. Direct questions to Norma Lobo, ESIT Policy and Language Access Lead at (206) 848-0106 or nrenteri@kingcounty.gov.
ESIT/DHH Training Materials
Below are information and materials shared at the King County/ESIT DHH Meet & Greet launching our series of initial trainings in preparation for the new ESIT/DHH Policies & Procedures.
Presentation slide deck available here: ESIT/ DHH Series Launch Presentation
Recording of May 11, 2022, training available below:
Below are information and materials shared at the second King County/ESIT DHH series.
Presentation slide deck available here: ESIT/ DHH Series Launch Presentation
Recording of May 18, 2022, training available below:
Below are information and materials shared at the third King County/ESIT DHH series.
Presentation slide deck available here: ESIT/ DHH Centering and Guiding Families
Washington Hands & Voices presentation available here: Hands & Voices
Family Scenario Activity available here: Scenarios
Recording of May 25, 2022, training available below: COMING SOON!
Below are information and materials shared at the fourth King County/ESIT DHH series.
Presentation slide deck and handouts available here: ESIT-DHH June 1, 2022
Recording of June 1, 2022, training available below:
Below are information and materials shared at the fifth King County/ESIT DHH series, "Centering & Guiding Families: DHH FRCs"
Presentation slide deck and handouts available here: ESIT-DHH June 22, 2022
Recording of June 22, 2022, training available below:
A contact list for for ESIT/DHH agencies, point people, FRC's and other contacts will be available soon. Please contact Norma Renteria Lobo with questions at (206) 848-0106 or at nrenteri@kingcounty.gov.
These documents will help you understand the ESIT-DHH policies and procedures.
ESIT/DHH Policies and Procedures
ESIT/DHH Policies and Procedures FAQ
Assistive Technology for Policies and Procedures for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
DDECSD Meeting Schedule
Below are regularly scheduled DDECSD meetings.
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ESIT Provider Meeting (Early Support for Infants and Toddlers) |
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When |
2nd Monday of even months 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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Where |
Zoom link will differ for each meeting and will be provided to ESIT provider agency leadership. |
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Notes |
Contact Debi Donelan ddonelan@kingcounty.gov or Liz Espinosa-Snow esnow@kingcounty.gov with questions |
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Employment & CI Provider Meeting |
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4th Tuesday of odd months 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. |
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2023 Dates |
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Where |
Zoom link will be provided to Employment provider agencies. |
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Contact Gina Solberg gsolberg@kingcounty.gov or Karla Lynch karla.lynch@kingcounty.gov with questions. |
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School-to-Work (S2W) Provider Meetings |
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When |
Last Wednesday of odd months 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
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Where |
Contact S2W team, or Richard Wilson Richard.wilson@kingcounty.gov, for Zoom Link |
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Notes |
Contact Richard Wilson Richard.wilson@kingcounty.gov with questions |
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KCICC (King County Interagency Coordinating Council) |
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2nd Monday of odd months 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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Zoom link will be provided to individuals on the KCICC distribution list. |
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