Therapeutic Recreation
The Therapeutic Recreation (TREC) funding program allows children with special needs the opportunity to interact with peers and their community in recreational activities that support the teaching of life-long skills. Woodfords assists families in applying for funding and also guides families through the process of finding therapeutic activities. This funding support is provided by the State of Maine’s Children Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) and is administered by Woodfords Family Services.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Therapeutic Recreation funding, a child must be receiving Case Management services or be eligible for Case Management services and his/her diagnosis must be one or more of the following: Developmental Delay, Mental Retardation, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or documentation of an emotional or behavioral disability.
Application Process
TREC requests can be made for a number of activities with a possible total approval amount of up to $150.00 per child, per fiscal year, as funds allow. There is no guarantee that a child will be approved for this amount or even the total amount requested. A separate application must be submitted for each activity and child.
FY11 TREC Applications are specific to the quarter that the activity starts in.
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Quarter 1 (July 1st to Sept.30th) Funding is no longer available.
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Quarter 2 (Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st) Please check back mid-September 2010 for the Quarter 2 application.
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Quarter 3 (Jan. 1st to March 31st) Funding not yet available.
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Quarter 4 (Apr. 1st to June 30th) Funding not yetavailable.
Completed applications will be accepted and processed starting on the 1st day of the quarter on a first come, first served basis. If the 1st should fall on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted and processed starting on the next business day. Complete applications must be returned by mail (faxed copies are not acceptable) with a Letter of Support and a copy of a current evaluation (within the last 3 years).
The Letter of Support from a case manager, doctor, therapist, or counselor must state the child's name, date of birth, diagnosis, and how the requested therapeutic recreation activity is expected to teach the child long-lasting life skills relevant to their diagnosis and how it will be financially sustained throughout the year.
Approval Process
If the TREC request is approved the family will receive a letter of approval and a billing form. The family must give a copy of the approval letter and the billing form to the recreation provider. The billing form or an invoice must be received within 30 days of the indicated start date on the approval letter. If a billing form or invoice is not received within 30 days, then the bill becomes the financial responsibility of the family. Direct reimbursement to the parent or guardian is not allowed.
If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Daniello by email or at (207) 878-9663 x4162.
Please note: Due to funding limitations, no state park passes are available this year.