Programs and Services

Support Brokering

This component of Adult Services provides brokering services to individuals who are participating in Dane County's Self Directed Services Initiative. Participants, referred by the County, may interview any Support Broker who has an opening. The participant then chooses the Support Broker with whom they prefer to work and an agreement is drawn up outlining the nature of the service expectations.

Support Brokers are guided by the choices of the participant. They are available to assist persons in planning and arranging the services that they desire and also to negotiate service budgets on their behalf.

All Brokers have past experience providing direct service to people with developmental disabilities which is essential in understanding what it takes to deliver quality support. Although each Support Broker works privately with the individual they are also part of a team that is available to provide encouragement and a broad base of knowledge and experience. Back-up is also provided to team members in cases of emergency.

For more information about Support Brokering, please contact UCP at (608) 273-8482 or send an e-mail.

http://www.ucpdane.org
Updated: 08/23/2006