The Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program is a voluntary program that assists children with disabilities and their families through supports and services. CLTS funds home and community-based services for kids with disabilities, with the goal for children to grow and live their best lives. Also known as “Waiver”, this program allows states to use Medicaid to fund additional non-medical supports and services not normally offered through insurance.

Eligibility:
The child must:

• Be eligible for Wisconsin Medicaid.
• Live at home, foster care, or other similar setting.
• Meet with a coordinator to complete the state screening tool to determine eligibility.
• Be able to get safe, required care at home or in the community. 

Children may be eligible for one or more programs based on the child’s delay or disability, level of care, and assessed need.

Cost: 
There may be a Parental Payment associated with the program based on family income. Click here to reach the Department of Health Services webpage on program cost.
 
Your team:
Kids who are eligible for the CLTS program work with a Support and Service Coordinator, who is an employee of Brown County Health & Human Services. They help children and families find the CLTS services they need.
Your Support and Service Coordinator will meet with your family to help identify outcomes and develop a service plan specific for your child and family’s needs. Click here for a list of potential CLTS supports and services. To view a current list of approved CLTS service providers, click here: CLTS Provider Directory
 
How to contact:
To make a referral, please call 920-448-7884. Referrals can also be made securely on-line via the Children’s Funding Referral Form

Program Supervisors:
Katie Koebernik, 920-448-6183 or email   
Vivian Grair, 920-448-4424 or email 
Megan Kolton, 920-448-6085 or email

How to become a provider of services:
If your agency is interested in working with Brown County CLTS as a provider, contact Children’s Services Manager Christina Courtney, 920-448-6129 or email.  Click here to reach Department of Health Services information on becoming a CLTS provider.
 
Additional resources:
Medicaid and Children’s Services Program Benefits Overview, P-02996
Wisconsin Department of Health Services - CLTS
Children's Community Options Program (CCOP)

ABA Autism Services are covered directly through Medicaid, anyone may call 920-448-7884 to request a brochure on those agencies.