Overview

There are resources about CDCS for lead agency staff (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations), people self-directing their services through CDCS and people interested in selecting this service option.

CDCS policy

The following resources provide guidance for CDCS policy:

Training

Online learning modules

For people who receive services and families interested in CDCS

DHS designed CDCS: Is it right for you? for people who receive services and families interested in learning how to self-direct their services through CDCS. The information in this course is intended to help people on waivers or Alternative Care (AC) understand this service option and decide whether CDCS is right for them.

DHS recommends lead agency staff provide this learning module to people on waivers or AC interested in selecting CDCS. Lead agency staff can also provide this learning module to people who currently use CDCS as an information resource.

For lead agency staff

DHS offers a CDCS course that is an introduction and continuing resource for lead agency staff. The content includes:

This learning module is located in TrainLink. You must have a Unique Key to register. If you do not have a Unique Key, refer to TrainLink – Unique Key Request Form.

In TrainLink, follow these steps:

1. Under Learning Center, select Disability Services
2. Under Courses and Classes, select Find a Course
3. In the Search by Class Name field, search for DS400
4. Select the word Select next to DS400 (Consumer Directed Community Supports [CDCS])
6. Enter your Unique Key and select OK
7. View available modules.