Frequently Asked Questions
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Clinicians
Yes. Our Family Support Services include Reimbursement Voucher Services, case management options, Public Education, and Medicaid Service Coordination.
Yes, many of our family health care services are open to all members of the community. More information is on our services page.
At CP of the North Country, our services are divided up into three categories- CP Family Health Care Services, Family Services, and Community Living Services and Opportunities. For any health care services (ex. Dental, Primary Care), please call the CP Family Care Center serving the county you live in- St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Clinton & Essex, and Franklin to make an appointment.
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Family Members
We have three residental placement options available. They are Supportive Apartments, Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA), and Individualized Service Environments (ISE).
Cerebral Palsy is a neuromuscular disability resulting from damage to the central nervous system. This damage can occur at any time, but usually takes place before, during, or shortly after birth. The primary effect of cerebral palsy is an inability to control motor function, particularly muscle control and coordination.
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
Yes. Our Family Support Services include Reimbursement Voucher Services, case management options, Public Education, and Medicaid Service Coordination.
We provide Day Habilitation and Residential Habilitation, Respite, Family Education and Training, and Plan of Care Support Services.
After Medicaid eligibility is established, the Department of Social Services (DSS) makes the determination based upon a home / nursing assessment, and doctor's orders.
There are many things you can do to help. Click here to learn more.
At CP of the North Country, our services are divided up into three categories- CP Family Health Care Services, Family Services, and Community Living Services and Opportunities. For any health care services (ex. Dental, Primary Care), please call the CP Family Care Center serving the county you live in- St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Clinton & Essex, and Franklin to make an appointment.
To advocate with and for individuals with cerebral palsy and similar service needs, and their families in the counties of St.
Patients
All of our staff members are highly qualified and experienced. We try to accomodate requests for a specific clinician.
While it is best to call in advance, we may be able to accomodate same day or next day appointments.
It takes about 2 weeks for glasses to come in. We call patients when their glasses arrive.
We accept Medicaid and Medicare. We also accept Child and Family Health Plus and private insurance. However, we can only dispense glasses to Medicaid patients.
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
Yes, many of our family health care services are open to all members of the community. More information is on our services page.
At CP of the North Country, our services are divided up into three categories- CP Family Health Care Services, Family Services, and Community Living Services and Opportunities. For any health care services (ex. Dental, Primary Care), please call the CP Family Care Center serving the county you live in- St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Clinton & Essex, and Franklin to make an appointment.
To advocate with and for individuals with cerebral palsy and similar service needs, and their families in the counties of St.
Seeking Services
Many of our health services are open to the public; not just to individuals with a disability. For more information about health services contact the CP Family Health Care Center in your county.
We offer:
- Family Services
- Community Living Opportunities and Services
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Services
- Outdoor Recreation
- Health Services
For information about all other services contact Shelli Prespare-Weston at 315-386-1156.
We have three residental placement options available. They are Supportive Apartments, Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA), and Individualized Service Environments (ISE).
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
Yes. Our Family Support Services include Reimbursement Voucher Services, case management options, Public Education, and Medicaid Service Coordination.
We provide Day Habilitation and Residential Habilitation, Respite, Family Education and Training, and Plan of Care Support Services.
At CP of the North Country, our services are divided up into three categories- CP Family Health Care Services, Family Services, and Community Living Services and Opportunities. For any health care services (ex. Dental, Primary Care), please call the CP Family Care Center serving the county you live in- St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Clinton & Essex, and Franklin to make an appointment.
To advocate with and for individuals with cerebral palsy and similar service needs, and their families in the counties of St.
Agency-wide Pages
We have three residental placement options available. They are Supportive Apartments, Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA), and Individualized Service Environments (ISE).
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
There are many things you can do to help. Click here to learn more.
To advocate with and for individuals with cerebral palsy and similar service needs, and their families in the counties of St.
CDPAS
Do you qualify for home care and wish to remain in your own home? Would you like more control over the support services you receive? Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Services or CDPAS can offer you this opportunity.
This program, which is coordinated by the Departments of Social Services of St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Franklin counties, is designed to enable the independent person with a disability more participation in the selection and management of their home care.
No, you need to be eligible for Medicaid to participate in the program.
Part time 30 -37 hours, full time 37.5 - 40 hours, per diem under 30 hours
A Personal Assistant cannot be: you, a father, mother, husband or wife, daughter, son, son in-law or daughter in-law. (Or any other relative that lives with you unless they only live with you because of the amount of assistance you need.)
After Medicaid eligibility is established, the Department of Social Services (DSS) makes the determination based upon a home / nursing assessment, and doctor's orders.
Community Living Opportunities and Services
We have three residental placement options available. They are Supportive Apartments, Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA), and Individualized Service Environments (ISE).
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
Yes. Our Family Support Services include Reimbursement Voucher Services, case management options, Public Education, and Medicaid Service Coordination.
We provide Day Habilitation and Residential Habilitation, Respite, Family Education and Training, and Plan of Care Support Services.
CP Family Health Care Center
All of our staff members are highly qualified and experienced. We try to accomodate requests for a specific clinician.
While it is best to call in advance, we may be able to accomodate same day or next day appointments.
It takes about 2 weeks for glasses to come in. We call patients when their glasses arrive.
We accept Medicaid and Medicare. We also accept Child and Family Health Plus and private insurance. However, we can only dispense glasses to Medicaid patients.
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
There are many things you can do to help. Click here to learn more.
Yes, many of our family health care services are open to all members of the community. More information is on our services page.
At CP of the North Country, our services are divided up into three categories- CP Family Health Care Services, Family Services, and Community Living Services and Opportunities. For any health care services (ex. Dental, Primary Care), please call the CP Family Care Center serving the county you live in- St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Clinton & Essex, and Franklin to make an appointment.
To advocate with and for individuals with cerebral palsy and similar service needs, and their families in the counties of St.
Family Services
Cerebral Palsy is a neuromuscular disability resulting from damage to the central nervous system. This damage can occur at any time, but usually takes place before, during, or shortly after birth. The primary effect of cerebral palsy is an inability to control motor function, particularly muscle control and coordination.
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
Yes. Our Family Support Services include Reimbursement Voucher Services, case management options, Public Education, and Medicaid Service Coordination.
We provide Day Habilitation and Residential Habilitation, Respite, Family Education and Training, and Plan of Care Support Services.
There are many things you can do to help. Click here to learn more.
Outdoor Recreation
Jim Williams is certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aide and CPR, Small Craft Safety for Canoes and Basic Water Rescue, is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, and is an American Canoe Association Canoe Instructor with training in Adaptive Paddling.
Our eligibility guidelines indicate a participant needs to be 18 years old or have the permission from their parent or guardian.
We hope to get each participant out 2-3 times a season, this will be in addition to individual and group orientations and an in the water practice.
Not necessarily. We will be wearing Personal Floatation Devices ( PFDs) at all times, it is could to be comfortable in and around the water, participants will need to be able to float with a PFD and to be able to hold their breath briefly while in the water.
How you can help
There are many things you can do to help. Click here to learn more.
Services
All of our staff members are highly qualified and experienced. We try to accomodate requests for a specific clinician.
While it is best to call in advance, we may be able to accomodate same day or next day appointments.
It takes about 2 weeks for glasses to come in. We call patients when their glasses arrive.
Cerebral Palsy is a neuromuscular disability resulting from damage to the central nervous system. This damage can occur at any time, but usually takes place before, during, or shortly after birth. The primary effect of cerebral palsy is an inability to control motor function, particularly muscle control and coordination.
No. We provide Family Services and Community Living Services and Opportunities to individuals with a broad range of diagnosis; including CP and other disabilities with similar service needs. For information on eligibility, contact Shelli Prespare Weston at
Yes. Our Family Support Services include Reimbursement Voucher Services, case management options, Public Education, and Medicaid Service Coordination.
We provide Day Habilitation and Residential Habilitation, Respite, Family Education and Training, and Plan of Care Support Services.
No, you need to be eligible for Medicaid to participate in the program.
Part time 30 -37 hours, full time 37.5 - 40 hours, per diem under 30 hours
A Personal Assistant cannot be: you, a father, mother, husband or wife, daughter, son, son in-law or daughter in-law. (Or any other relative that lives with you unless they only live with you because of the amount of assistance you need.)
After Medicaid eligibility is established, the Department of Social Services (DSS) makes the determination based upon a home / nursing assessment, and doctor's orders.