Positive Behavior Support Services
Empowering families with personalized strategies to reduce behavioral challenges and enhance your child’s potential through proven, compassionate support.
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is a person-centered, evidence-based approach designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities. It emphasizes identifying and addressing the root causes of challenging behaviors while fostering the development of new, adaptive skills and reducing undesirable actions.
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By focusing on an individual’s strengths, preferences, and environmental factors, PBS empowers individuals, caregivers, and support networks to collaborate in achieving meaningful outcomes. This approach enriches lives across various settings, including homes, schools, and communities.
How do I know if my Child is eligible?
We provide Positive Behavior Support Services (PBSS) through Kentucky’s 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Waivers (HCBS), including the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW). Our Positive Behavior Support Specialists collaborate closely with participants, parents/caregivers, and team members to develop personalized plans. These plans focus on enhancing social skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), behavior reduction, and employment opportunities.
For more information about the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW) or how to apply, visit: Michelle P. Waiver – Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov).
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Are you on the Michelle P. Waiver waiting list?
To find out where your child/adult is on the MPW waiting list:
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Call the Division of Community Alternatives at 502-564-1647.
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Select Option #4 (Mental Health and Michelle P.).
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Then select Option #1 (Michelle P. Waiting List).
A representative will provide you with an update on your position on the waiting list.
Get started with POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES
To process a referral contact our Michelle P. Waiver Clerk
Janet Woodcox 270-465-7768 ext. 100