Developmental Disabilities Program offered by Whatcom County Health Department

Contracts with agencies in the community to provide services for residents of Whatcom County with developmental disabilities and their families. Child Development Services: Supports infants and toddlers with disabilities and delays and their families to maximize and enhance their child’s development. Services are provided in home and community settings. School to Work program: Connects students with adult supported employment providers while they are still in school to assist students to explore and obtain gainful employment and ensure a timely and effective transition from school to work and adult life. Supported Employment Services: Helps adults with developmental disabilities to find and keep a job, regardless of their disability. Community Inclusion: Supports adults with developmental disabilities to engage in community-based activities that support socialization, education, recreation and personal development.