“What is PUNS?” In-Person Event in Bloomington
Learn about navigating Illinois’ PUNS waitlist and services and supports into adulthood for people with disabilities at this free in-person event for caregivers
McLean County Unit District 5, Child and Family Connections of Central Illinois (Look What I Can Do) and The Arc of Illinois will host “What is PUNS?” on Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. The presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Does your child participate in special education services and will need supports and services into adulthood? This event is a great opportunity to connect with other caregivers face-to-face and learn about the PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services) waitlist.
Annie Bruno from The Arc of Illinois will help participants gain a better understanding of PUNS and the services available in Illinois through the Home and Community-Based Waiver.
Annie will cover:
- The purpose of the PUNS waitlist
- How to navigate a PUNS selection
- How to choose the right services for your loved one
- Resources you can access while waiting
Annie will also provide plenty of time for answering questions.
The event includes dinner and childcare.
Register to attend “What is PUNS?”
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Shields at sshields@cicfc.org or (309) 397-6177.