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ADULT AND AGING SERVICES
Adult Services provides a variety of social service programming to the adult population of Traill County. Services are targeted towards adults who are frail, elderly, physically ill, disabled, vulnerable, or seriously mentally ill. To help determine if an individual qualifies for services, an assessment is completed. During that time, potential service options are discussed. The primary goals of the services are to ensure that individuals will be allowed options to safely reside in the least restrictive environment, to prevent abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation, and to promote self-care and independent living.
- Adaptive Equipment:
Traill County offers a lending program to equip eligible citizens with adaptive equipment (bath chairs, wheeled walkers, etc.) to help enhance independence and safety in their home.
- Adult Protective Services:
Traill County Social Services receives referrals and collaborates with Cass County Social Services in assessing individuals alleged to be victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation. Protective arrangements such as guardianships or mental health commitments are initiated when appropriate.
- Case Management:
A trained Social Worker meets with the individual to conduct a thorough assessment of his/her needs with the goal of promoting independency in the least restrictive environment. This assessment is then used to develop a care plan to aid in selecting or obtaining services and to coordinate those services.
- Home and Community Based Services:
In home services are provided to eligible aged/disabled individuals for the purpose of maintaining independent living. Under this program, Traill County Social Services provides case management services as well as direct care (homemaker, chore, and personal care service) to individuals to help support them in their homes. A variety of federal, state and county funds are used to provide these services to eligible Traill County citizens.
- Information and Referral:
Assistance is provided regarding resources in the area such as employment or training, housing, transportation, senior services, legal, financial, medical, mental health services, or other public/private human service partners.
- Qualified Service Providers:
Qualified Service Providers are individuals or agencies that have agreed to provide services to clients who receive services funded by the ND Department of Human Services. State law requires that people who are eligible for home and community based services be free to choose among available qualified service providers that offer competitively priced services. Qualified Service Providers are considered independent contractors that have met certain competency standards required to provide services to eligible clients.
If you are interested in becoming a Qualified Service Provider or desire a listing of Qualified Service Providers in the county, contact Traill County Social Services.
For additional information on Adult and Aging Services, go to: ND Department of Human Services
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