The Children's Community Options Program (CCOP) helps children with special needs and their families achieve their goals. The program provides supports and services that help children become more independent and participate more fully in their communities. CCOP pays for many supports and services that you can’t get through other insurance, Medicaid, or the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (CLTS).
The Program Offers
- Information and help in finding services and maximizing community resources for children with disabilities
- Limited funding to buy needed services and goods that can’t be bought through other sources including the CLTS program
- Helps in linking families with other families to strengthen natural support
- Can pay for one-time needs
Families apply for services through Brown County Human Services. The referral process includes eligibility determination thought a functional screen. Information for the functional screen is gathered from a variety of sources which include interviews with the family, educational records, and medical history.
Once eligibility has been determined, a Support and Service Coordinator (SSC) schedules a home visit. Together, the SSC and the family will develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) that addresses the child’s unique needs. Identifying what supports and services can be funded through the CLTS program and what service can be funded through the CCOP program.
CCOP is not an income basis program, however a parental payment may be required depending on family size, income and cost of services identified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Because each County has limited funding for the program, eligibility does not guarantee a family will receive services. Agencies may have waiting lists for services and assessments.
Who is Eligible
Children and their families who meet all the following requirements are eligible to receive goods and services on a first-come, first-served basis within the limits of CCOP funding:
- The child has a disability and meets an eligible level of care as determined by a functional screen
- The child is under age 18 or under 22 and does not qualify for adult long-term care
- CCOP is a statewide program, so children are eligible for services in their county of residence.
How to Apply
For Information and to make a referral to the Children’s Community Options Program please contact Brown County Health and Human Services at:
111 N Jefferson Street
PO Box 22188
Green Bay, WI 54305
Phone: 920-448-7884
Click here for flyer on CCOP and the referral link: http://www.bchumanservices.com/i/f/files/CCOP%20Flyer.docx
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Brown County Children and Family Advisory Council
Monday, August 17th, 2026 3:00-4:00 PM; Next meeting in November 2026, date TBD
Meeting will be held virtually: Microsoft Teams link
The primary purpose of the Brown County Children and Family Advisory Council is to monitor the CCOP program and CST program grant. The Brown County Children and family Advisory Council informs and provides consultation to the administering agency.
Agenda
Introductions
Brown County Children’s Services Overview
Review CCOP/CLTS/CST/CCS Enrollment Numbers and Program Updates
CCOP Plan Development and Review
Other Agency Updates
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.