DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST KANSAS INC

Programs

1. Creative living program: creative living is a residential service model where the needs and desires of the individual receiving services are matched with the most appropriate and independent living environment possible. Regardless of where a person lives, dsnwk believes in providing a home environment that is comfortable and safe and promotes the value of living independently. Dsnwk has two living settings available: supported living, which supports individuals living in their own home or apartment; and supervised living, which provides a more structured setting in group homes which are licensed through the kansas department for aging and disability services (kdads). Shared living was added as a third residential option in 2024. Shared living is a nationally recognized model for residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In shared living, one or two individuals share a home with a family or single adult's family. The family (or contractor) provides support to individual(s) in accordance with their person-centered support plan. Dsnwk provides training and ongoing support every step of the way by ensuring a good and rewarding experience.…

   $9,760,916 spent$11,548,017 earned by the program
   55% of program spending

2. Day services: day services includes our college for living program and employment connections. The college for living is a unique day service program that promotes choice, independence, and further learning by offering the opportunity to participate in structure classes, both in-house and in the community. Employment connections includes work services, supported employment, competitive employment, business of my own, and employment follow along. Services are provided to individuals who have a desire to work and need assistance in obtaining or maintaining employment. The goal of employment connections is to provide varied work sites and settings to allow all individuals, no matter their disability, the opportunity to work. Services and supports were provided to 262 individuals in fy 2025 through these two programs.

   $3,751,039 spent$4,763,399 earned by the program
   21% of program spending

3. Other services: includes 1) the kid-link program which provides a full range of early intervention services to eligible children from birth up to three years of age. These services were provided to 161 children in the child's home or other natural environment in seven counties; 2) transportation services to persons served by dsnwk, as well as the operation of the access public transportation service in hays and ellis county in kansas; 3) health services to provide monitoring of the health of persons served by dsnwk including 24-hour availability of consultation by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses; 4) education and training services which provides training to dswnk and affiliated organization staff including cpr/first aid, medication administration and healthcare classes taught by nursing staff, and training in the mandt system by certified instructors; and, 5) quality management and quality assurance services to ensure the best quality service system possible and to assure the rights and dignity of each person served.

   $3,383,080 spent$299,786 earned by the program
   19% of program spending

4. Service coordination: service coordination, also known as case management, is a comprehensive service for eligible adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilites that enable individuals and their families to locate, utilize, and coordinate available resources, services and opportunities within their community of choice. There were 421 individuals who received service coordination in fy 2025. Within the service coordination department, dswnk also provided independent living counseling (ilc) services to 7 individuals in fy 2025. Ilc services are a component of the work opportunities reward kansass (work) program. This program is designed to assist individuals to self-direct their services and manage their monthly assessed and budgeted financial allocation, and also to provide information and referral regarding community resources. Dsnwk provide qualified independent living counselors who work to foster each individuals independence by providing information regarding the available choices, and assisting them to access these services.

   $915,872 spent$666,184 earned by the program
   5% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $17,810,907.