Children's Services

“Within every living child exists the most precious bud of self-identity. To search this out and foster it with loving care; that is the essence of educating an autistic child.”

-Dr. Kiyo Kitahara

Our treatment team provides services dedicated to:

A family-centered approach.
Strength-based service plan for children in their home and community.
Therapeutic relationship with parents or guardians in support of the child's development.
Providing culturally competent, responsive services.

“Colton’s PASS worker is just wonderful. Her youth and energy bonds them. She means the world to me. I consider her part of the family. Her bond with Colton and myself is so special. I tell her all the time this is her second home. I don’t know what we would do without her. She completes our family.”

-Marrietta O., Grandmother of Colton A.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jason Lanzillo
Director of Children Services
Phone: 401-315-0143 x103
jlanzillo@oleancenter.org

IT'S WORTH MENTIONING...

65 children and their families from 16 communities throughout Rhode Island are currently in Olean Center's children's program.

OF THESE,
36 children have received Children’s Program services for 5+ years

and 9 cases for 10+ years!

The Olean Center is licensed by the state of RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare,

Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.

Our children's services fall into two categories: Home Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) and Personal Assistance Supports Services (PASS)

Home-Based Therapeutic Services

(HBTS)

HBTS provides intensive, in-home and community support to families of children with moderate to severe special health care needs.

The HBTS treatment team includes:

Clinician
Family support coordinator
Direct support professional
Parent/guardian
Specialty treatment consultants

HBTS addresses goals in five areas through the development of an individualized treatment plan:

Daily living skills
Socialization
Safety
Behavior management
Parental skills training

Based on therapeutic need, services can include:

Average of 2-4 shifts (average shift lasts 3-4 hours) per week of individual direct support from a para-professional
2-3 hours per week of clinical treatment support
Monthly family meetings
Bi-weekly clinical support training for direct support professional

Children who meet the following criteria may be eligible for HBTS:

Child is Medicaid eligible.
Between the ages of 3-21
Lives at home with family or legal guardian.
Diagnosed with a chronic and moderate to severe cognitive, physical, development and/or psychiatric condition.
Would be at risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization without services.

Personal Assistance Supports Services

(PASS)

The PASS program allows parents and guardian to direct the services received by the child. This family-centered approach builds on the child’s individual strengths and fosters independence, while respecting family values and choices.

The PASS treatment team includes:

Clinician
Family support coordinator
Direct support professional
Parent/guardian
Specialty treatment consultants

PASS is designed to address goals in three areas through the development of an individualized treatment plan:

Daily living skills
Safety and self-preserving decisions
Social roles and social settings

Children who meet the following criteria may be eligible for the PASS Program:

Child is Medicaid eligible.
Between the ages of 6-21
Lives at home with family or legal guardian.
Diagnosed with a chronic and moderate to severe cognitive, physical, development and or psychiatric condition.

Is my child eligible?

Contact Jason Lanzillo at 401-315-0143 x103 to learn more.

child eligibility