DBHDS established the Individual and Family Support Community Coordination Program to assist families and individuals with developmental disabilities on the DD Waiver Waiting List so that they may live, work, and play in their communities.
The IFSP-Community Coordination Program is a partnership made up of:
- The IFSP State Council: A coalition of individuals who are on the DD Waiver Waiting List, family members, or caregivers, that serve as an advisory board to DBHDS.
- IFSP Regional Councils: Five coalitions of individuals who are on the DD Waiver Waiting List, family members, caregivers, or providers, working at a grassroots level to increase supports in their communities.
The IFSP is looking for a person with a developmental disability and/or self-advocate to represent our Western Regional Council. If you or someone you know may be interested in sharing your voice and talents with others in the Western Region, please apply through Friday, February 28th!
2025 Self-Advocate IFSP Western Regional Council Application
IFSP State and Regional Council members created the following video to share what IFSP Council work means to them: Video link
Together, DBHDS and the IFSP State and Regional Councils developed Virginia’s Individual and Family Support State Plan and set goals and objectives to support its implementation. Learn more about the IFSP State Council History and the State Plan.
For more information, please see the following links for helpful resources:
- Virginia's Individual and Family Support Program State Plan for Increasing Support for Virginians with Developmental Disabilities (July 2024)
- The IFSP State and Regional Council Charters
- The IFSP Regional Council Map
- 2025 IFSP State and Regional Council Roster
- State Council Member Description
- Regional Council Member Description
- Connect with your local IFSP Regional Council
- IFSP State Council Minutes
- IFSP Digest and Coordinated Council Archives
If you have questions about the IFSP-Community Coordination Program, please email IFSP staff at IFSPcommunity@dbhds.virginia.gov.
Would you like to attend an IFSP State Council or Regional Council meeting? Please see our calendar to attend one of our public meetings. Find out about upcoming IFSP events!