MASSACHUSETTS
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / Department of Developmental Services (DESE/DDS)
(DESE/DDS) Program
PROGRAMS FOR
Developmental Disabilities (Adult, 18 and under)
IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTICES
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Overview
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education /Department of Developmental Services (DESE/DDS) program serves participants throughout Massachusetts. The program is designed to provide in-home wrap around supports to DDS eligible school age participants determined to need services to prevent a more restrictive educational or out-of-home residential placement, or to assist families whose children are coming out of a residential placement and returning home.
The program does this by creating an individualized plan of supports for the participant that promotes skill building, independence, and social integration across multiple settings including the participants home, school and community. Participants and their families can hire services providers and purchase a range of goods and services within an approved budget.
Participants can
In-Home and Community Based Skills Training
Behavioral Support and Consultation
Family Training
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Respite
Assistive Technology/Adaptive Aids
Ancillary Goods and Services
Family Navigation
How to get started
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Program Documents
FILTER DOCUMENTS
Trainings & How to Guides
Workers Compensation Claims Reporting Form NEWPayroll Documents
Direct Deposit Application And Instructions NEW IRS Form W-4 MA DESE Pay Schedule 2024 NEW MA FMLA Statute Form MA Form M-4 NEW One Time Payment Instructions One Time Payment Invoice NEW Time Sheet Instructions NEW Timesheet NEW Vendor Invoice (2023) NEW W-9 Form NEWReferral & Enrollment Process
Available Identogo Site Locations Advisory CORI Request Form Checklist To Complete I-9 Form DPPC Consent Form Fingerprint Payment Request Form NEW IRS Form W-4 (Spanish) Identogo Registration Guide For Providers Instructions To Complete Form I-9 MA DESE Employee Packet Individual Respite (2023) NEW MA DESE Information Change Form NEW MA DESE Provider Transfer Forms NEW MA DESE Rate Form MA DESE Separation Of Employment Form NEW MA National Background Check Request Form NEW NBC Attestation Form Participant And Family Notification Letter NEW Power Of Attorney NEW Provider Notification Letter NEW Provider Packet (Agency and Individual Professional Support Services) NEW USCIS Form I 9 Instructions, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I 9, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I-9 USCIS Form I-9 Instructions USCIS Form I-9 Preparer/Translator Certification USCIS Form I-9 Reverification and RehireContact Information
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm | EST
Customer Service / General Questions:
1-888-623-5688
Customer Service Email:
madese@pplfirst.com
For Work Related Injuries:
1-800-804-9382