Parents and guardians of Lakeland Village ICF people may have received letters about community placements. We think DDA may be trying to stay ahead of the pressure by auditors to move ICF people. We recommend that parents and guardians receiving such letters, or receiving such information at client meetings insist upon carefully reviewing placement reviews or assessments. These reviews or assessments could be designed to convince parents and guardians to move their loved one; or to convince community residential vendors or accept a person. They may even assign a "mentor" whose mission is to convince a parent or guardian to move their loved one. We recommend that parents and guardians insist upon the opportunity to visit the community residential program recommended by DDA before making a final decision. We are aware of instances in other RHCs where folks who moved returned to the RHC.
For more information contact Lakeland Village Associates President Bonnie Sullivan at bmc.sulli@gmail.com