SICC Goals for 2024 – 2025

Ensure a comprehensive service delivery system of integrated services is available to all children birth through age five with or at-risk for developmental delays.

Goal 1:  Medicaid

Review and utilize existing Medicaid research and data.

Goal 2:  Categorical Aid

Increase training and TA to programs on maximizing Categorical Aid. Research and review strategies to maximize categorical aid reimbursement to Part C and Section 619 programs.

Goal 3:  Inclusion in Part C and Part B 619

Assist and advise KDHE and KSDE on early childhood natural environments and Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) for children 0-5.

 Goal 4: Promote the management and function of the SICC as it aligns and compliments the "All in for Kansas" strategic plan.

  • Improve the availability of reliable resources and information for parents in a centralized location.
  • Increase the availability of mental health resources for providers and caregivers.
  • Improve the recruitment and retention of the local workforce by collaborating with others.

 Goal 5: Support LICCs to maximize their role of serving children in their communities.

  • Offer relevant, professional learning opportunities through the Fall LICC Retreat
  • Increase effectiveness of LICC through surveys