Developmental Therapy:

Developmental therapy involves lots of hands-on experience. We help children, teens and adults become more independent and involved in their community. We do this by working with individuals to develop their skills for daily living, socialization, self-help and communication. Transportation is provided to and from activities in the community.

For more information on developmental therapy, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions about Boise’s Developmental Therapy Services, please contact:
Adult Services: Frona Erickson, 208-376-4999, ext. 242
Children’s Services: Anji Armagost, 208-376-4999

Developmental Therapy FAQs:

What is "Developmental Therapy"?
Developmental Therapy is the assessment, treatment and instruction of individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living. This therapy involves lots of hands-on experience. We help children, teens and adults become more independent and involved in their community. We do this by working to develop their skills for daily living, socialization, self-help and communication.

Adult Day Services:

If you have any questions about Boise’s Adult Day Services, please contact:
Adult Day Services: Frona Erickson, 208-376-4999, ext. 242

Adult Day Services FAQs:

What is Adult Day Services?
Community Partnerships of Idaho offers Adult Day Services for adults with disabilities.  This program offers a variety of carefully planned activities focusing on social, educational and recreational experiences.

Who can recieve Adult Day Services?         
Our programs are open to all adults with developmental disabilities, including those with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism spectrum disabilities.

How Are Services Paid For?
Adult Day Services is a Medicaid reimbursable service. If an individual does
not have Medicaid but wishes to receive Adult Day Services, the individual has
the option to pay privately for these services.

How Do I Receive Services?
If you have any questions regarding services offered or how to qualify, please
contact an office closest to you. We’ll make sure you get the answers you need!

Recreation Programs

If you have any questions regarding our Friday night recreation group for adults, please contact:
Frona Erickson, 208-376-4999, ext. 242 or Chris Widdison, 208-376-4999, ext. 407

Camp Partnerships:
Community Partnerships of Boise organizes an annual summer camp for adults with disabilities. “Camp Partnerships” is an exciting opportunity for adults with disabilities to enjoy a fun, relaxing vacation. There are a variety of activities that correspond with our annual themes. Each activity offered is tailored so that, in most cases, every individual can participate if they choose. Some activities are: dancing; movies; ping-pong; swimming; karaoke; and more!

For more information on Camp Partnerships, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions regarding Camp Partnerships, please contact:
TeRonda Robinson, 208-376-4999, ext. 207

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IBI (Intensive Behavioral Intervention):

IBI (Intensive Behavioral Intervention) is a very intense approach to therapy that focuses on the reduction of maladaptive behaviors and the increase of adaptive skills. This program assists the child in decreasing the behaviors that interfere with learning and increase those behaviors necessary for learning and communication.

IBI is only available to children birth through age 21 who have a developmental disability and have severe aggressive, self-injurious, or maladaptive behaviors. All of our staff have a Bachelors Degree and have IBI professional certifications.

If you would like more information about Boise’s IBI program, please contact:
Nina Brandes, (208) 376-4999 ext. 206

Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services (IBI) FAQs:

What is IBI?
IBI is a very intense approach to therapy that focuses on the reduction of maladaptive behaviors and the increase of adaptive skills.

What is the purpose of IBI?
The purpose of IBI is to prepare children to participate in other therapies and learning opportunities.

Who Does Community Partnerships Serve?
IBI is available only to children birth through age twenty-one (21) who have a developmental disability and have severe aggressive, self-injurious, or maladaptive behaviors. In addition, to qualify for IBI services, children must also score 50% below their chronological age in communication, social interaction or leisure skills. Other less intensive services must have been tried and found to be unsuccessful.

Where is Therapy Provided?
IBI is provided in a combination of settings to include: the individual’s home, the center and the community.

How Are Services Paid For?
IBI is a Medicaid reimbursable service.

What techniques does IBI incorporate into therapy?
IBI uses theories of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Supports. One of the primary teaching techniques used at Community Partnerships is Discrete Trial Teaching. Skills are also generalized into play situations and naturalistic situations.

How does IBI differ from Developmental Therapy?
The main difference between developmental therapy and IBI services is the intense training staff receive in how to work with challenging behaviors and methods of reinforcement. IBI places emphasis on behavior programs and prerequisites to learning while developmental therapy works on functional skills necessary for independent living.
The other main difference is the emphasis placed on family involvement. IBI provides family consultation for up to 10% of the individuals authorized therapy hours. At Community Partnerships, families are trained in how to run programs and given responsibility of assisting in the generalization of skills. Weekly team meetings for each child keep all team members informed as to what is occurring with every aspect of the individual’s programs and life.

Is Community Partnerships Licensed?
Our IBI program is licensed through the Department of Health and Welfare.

What training do staff receive?
A professional qualified to provide IBI must have a related degree or license. They must also have department–approved training and certification which addresses course work, experience, ethical standards, continuing education and demonstrated competencies. In addition, they must pass the state competency test in order to be certified. A paraprofessional qualified to provide IBI must complete the same requirements as a professional and be supervised by a certified professional.

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Employment Services:

Our task in employment services is to assess and place individuals with varying disabilities into jobs in the community. These services include vocational evaluations, community-based work evaluations, pre-employment job seeking skills workshops, job placement, work adjustment, follow along supports, and long-term job coaching under community supported employment.

Community Partnerships of Idaho has been providing employment services since 1996. We are the largest community rehabilitation program providing services in the state of Idaho. We are accredited by RSAS (Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Systems).

For more information on employment services, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions regarding Boise employment services, please contact:
Cassie Mills, 208-376-4999, ext. 215

Employment Services FAQs:

Who Does Community Partnerships Serve?
The Employment Department serves individuals with disabilities who are of working age.

What is the Purpose of the Program?
The Employment Services Department assists individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment that meets their goals and abilities. Services are chosen by our clients and provided on an individual basis. We assist individuals in formulating their vocational goals, obtaining a job and providing support services to assist in maintaining employment. Clients receive a variety of services. Employers benefit from hiring capable individuals with a desire to work and a willingness to learn. Statistics show that most individuals become long term, loyal employees. Employers working with our program qualify for Work Opportunities Tax Credits (WOTC).

How is the Employment Program Accredited?
Our services are accredited through the Rehabilitation Services Accreditation System. We work in conjunction with the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and employers and businesses within the community.

How is the Program Funded?
Employment services are contracted by the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. In addition, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare fund some long-term support to working clients through job coaching. Private rehabilitation companies and private pay are also accepted.

What Services are Available?
Vocational Evaluation
Vocational evaluation services help individuals seeking job training, career changes or aptitude, academic, and interest assessment. Community Partnerships specializes in identifying achievable employment options for individuals.

Community Based Work Evaluation
This is a trial work period in which an individual has the opportunity to try out a particular job in the community. While working, the individual is paid for his/her time by Community Partnerships. Evaluations provide important information relating to the chosen field of work, the client's skills, and needed accommodations. At the end of the evaluation, the employer has the option of hiring the client.

Job Placement and Follow Along Services
An Employment Specialist assists the client in developing a job site and with job searching tasks such as interviewing. Once the job is found, the Employment Specialist provides support services as needed.

Work Adjustment and Job Coaching Services
Employment Specialists work closely with employers and the employees on the job, providing training and support until the job duties are learned. The Employment Specialist provides mediation and communication, as needed to assure a successful match.

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Mental Health Services:

Mental Health Clinic
Community Partnerships of Idaho offers a wide variety of counseling and psychiatric services to adults and children.

Community Partnership’s staff is comprised of knowledgeable, experienced professionals including Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, a Nurse Practitioner, and a Board Certified Psychiatrist.

For more information on Boise’s Mental Health Clinic, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions regarding Boise’s Mental Health Clinic, please contact:
Anna Johnson, LMSW (208) 376-4999, ext. 232

PSR (Psycho-Social Rehabilitation) Services
The goal of PSR services is to aid adults, adolescents and children in work, school, family, community or other issues related to their mental illness. It is also to aid them in obtaining developmentally appropriate skills for living independently and to prevent movement to a more restricting living situation. PSR services are provided in the home and the community.

For more information on Boise’s PSR Services, please download our brochure.

To view our PSR Power Point presentation, please click here.

If you have any questions please contact:
Anna Johnson, LMSW (208) 376-4999, ext. 232

Case Management Services for Adults (i.e. Targeted Service Coordination-TSC)
Targeted Service Coordination is an activity which assists adults who have a mental illness in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services appropriate to their needs. TSC services are provided in the home and the community.

For more information on Boise’s TSC Services, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions please contact:
Anna Johnson, LMSW (208) 376-4999, ext. 232

Mental Health Services FAQs:

Who Does Community Partnerships Serve?
Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc. serves children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and /or who struggle with life’s issues.

What is the purpose of the program?
Mental Health Services provide:
* Assistance to individuals who need to be linked to community resources and services.

* Education to individuals and families to areas of functional need (psychiatric, medical, financial, social, family, housing, and community.)

* Counseling to individuals, families and groups working toward personal growth.

* Education and training to individuals, families and professionals.

* Psychiatric services to adults and children

Who provides the Services?
Mental Health Professionals consist of Bachelor level professionals, including licensed social workers, certified drug and alcohol counselors and master level professionals, including LMSW, LPC, LCSW, and LCPC’s

How is the program funded?
Case management and psychosocial rehabilitation are funded by Medicaid and private pay. Counseling services are covered by Medicaid, most insurances, private pay, or a subsidized fee.

What Services are Available?
* Case Management
Case management services are used to help individuals with a mental illness become linked to needed resources and services, coordination of these services and advocacy for the client.

* Psychosocial Rehabilitation
A Mental Health Specialist provides education to children and adults who have a mental illness. Mental Health Specialists teach needed skills that include, but are not limited to, symptom management, problem solving, communication skills and money management skills.

* Counseling Services
We offer counseling to adults, children, couples, families and groups. Our counselors address many issues, which include but are not limited to bereavement, trauma, family issues, eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety and women’s issues.

* Psychiatric Services (Boise Office)
We offer a variety of Psychiatric Services to adults and children. This includes Psychiatric Diagnostic evaluations, medication management and injections if needed.

* Workshops and Trainings
We offer a wide variety of workshops and trainings to agencies, schools and companies. These are presented around a particular theme that is of interest or need.

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Residential Habilitation:

Community Partnerships of Idaho provides agency affiliation for Certified Family Home providers. Our Program Coordinators work with Certified Family Home providers by writing programs to be implemented in the home, provide supervision of services, ensure training hours are met for state requirements, and conduct quality assurance on home services. In addition, our affiliates can access the company’s training programs including: First Aid and CPR classes, MANDT, and attendance at our fall conference at a reduced rate.

If you have any questions regarding Boise’s Residential Habilitation services, please contact:
Jackie Hansen, Director of Residential Habilitation Services, 376-4999 ext. 401 or JHansen@mycpid.com.

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Service Coordination:

Service coordinators help families meet their children’s therapeutic, medical, economic, social and educational needs. We work with the schools, with Health and Welfare, with counselors, therapists, doctors, advocacy groups and philanthropic organizations. Some of our high points have included: obtaining funding to remodel bathrooms to make them accessible; assisting parents in moving their children from schools that did not meet their needs to ones that do; and getting grants to pay for expensive medical equipment not covered by Medicaid or private insurance. Service coordinators share in the day to day success of your child by arranging for services and transportation, monitoring your child’s progress toward goals and educating parents about options available in our community.

For more information on Boise’s Service Coordination, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions please contact:
TeRonda Robinson (208) 376-4999, ext. 207

EPSDT Service Coordination FAQs:

Who Does Community Partnerships Serve?
We provide case management for disabled children, ages birth to twenty-one. We’re your link to the community – working for, and with you to secure services. We can help with paperwork and transition, attend doctor visits and school meetings, and monitor your child’s progress. We’ll encourage you in your role as a family with a “special needs” child and help you navigate the interagency service system. Twenty-four hour crisis assistance is also available.

What Can I Expect from Community Partnerships?
Service Coordination through Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc. benefits the child and the family. As an independently, community-based agency, CPI has the flexibility and creativity to meet your needs. We network with a number of agencies, health-care providers and governmental entities, including school districts and the Department of Health and Welfare. We also can help you access various therapies, and social and recreational programs for your child.

How Does My Child Qualify?
To qualify for EPSDT service coordination, your child (age 0-21) must be Medicaid eligible and have a physical or mental condition meeting Medicaid’s “medical necessity” criteria. Our staff can assist you in contacting the regional Health & Welfare office to begin the application process.

What Can a Service Coordinator Do For My Child and Family?
Coordination Advocacy
• Assist in finding and scheduling needed services
• Help coordinate services
• Assist in utilizing natural supports in each Community
• Advocate on behalf of your child for appropriate resources

Monitoring
• Make sure service coordination plan is implemented
• Assess the child’s progress toward outlined goals
• Ensure family’s satisfaction with the services

Crisis Assistance
• Coordinate activities needed in emergency situations for the health and /or safety of the child
• Show families how to access the service systems they need
• Empower the child to function as highly as possible in the least restrictive environment

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