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Tri Valley asks commissioners to continue $55,000 annual support for developmental services
Summary
Tri Valley Developmental Services requested the county maintain a $55,000 contribution and described services in Bourbon County, including residential settings and a waiting list for services.
Tri Valley Developmental Services CEO Bill Fiscus asked Bourbon County commissioners Monday to continue a $55,000 annual contribution the agency has received in previous years.
Fiscus told the commission that Tri Valley serves eight counties and provides residential habilitation, day activities and case management; the agency reported 37 clients and 25 residential placements in Bourbon County and a local workforce of 42 employees. Tri Valley also reported a waiting list of 21 people and noted some have waited more than 10 years for services, which the agency said is primarily a funding issue.
Why this matters: Tri Valley provides developmental-disability supports across multiple counties. A county contribution helps sustain local residential and case-management services that maintain individuals in community settings.
Details: Fiscus provided Tri Valley's five-decade history, its role as a Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) for four counties and the agency's current caseload breakdown. He said the dual role of Tri Valley as both a provider and the CDDO has prompted statewide attention and that the agency is working with state officials and partners on potential structural changes.
Ending: Commissioners heard the agency's request and noted Tri Valley's local board members are active in the community. No formal appropriation was made at the June 2 meeting; Tri Valley will appear in budget discussions.
