Addressing Shifts in Care from State Schools to Community Settings

November 26, 2008 The report was written to help Texas lawmakers assess the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services provision of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The report analyzes the fiscal implications of shifting care from residential to community-based services. It compares the acute and long-term costs of supporting an individual in each setting and describes the challenges of proving adequate services in the community and outlines potential strategies for addressing the shift in care . . .