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Project

CPBS-Community Positive Behavior Support

Center:

NJ-The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Colleen McLaughlin
[email protected]
732-235-9313

Project Description:

The Boggs Center provides training and technical assistance to build system capacity to effectively support individuals with challenging behavior and/or dual diagnoses in community settings. Workshops on Positive Behavior Supports are provided to service providers to meet state training requirements and increase the skills and knowledge needed for staff to support individuals with behavior challenges. Additional training and technical assistance is provided on topics related to dual diagnosis.

Keyword(s):

behavior, positive behavior support

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787