What’s Happening at C.E.R.T.S.
2022 HighMark Walk For a Healthy Community
C.E.R.T.S. is participating in the 2022 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community and this year it is IN PERSON. The Walk will be taking place at Tubman Garrett Park in Wilmington on Saturday, June 11th. Highmark provides all the logistics necessary to make this event a success so C.E.R.T.S. can receive 100% of the funds donated. Registration will begin at 7:15 AM with the Walk starting at 9:00 AM. It is a one mile Walk but you can participate as you choose, walking a little or the whole mile is up to you. Runners are welcome with starting time at 8:45 with a 5k route designated. You can Walk the 5k route if you want to. Activities for children will be available as well as snacks, fruit, and bottled water. Leased dogs are welcome. To donate, go to www.walkforahealthycommunity.org.
COVID-19
C.E.R.T.S. Adult action Centers reopened for services on Monday August 17, 2020. Read more to learn about guidelines being followed regarding Covid-19 precautions. C.E.R.T.S. is committed to creating a safe environment for staff and participants. Based on the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control, the following operational protocols have been established:
C.E.R.T.S. Annual Report
My tenure as Board President comes to a close this year. In the six years I have been on the board of C.E.R.T.S., I am most pleased to have been able to assist in the relocation of the Newark site to New Castle. This journey included many twists and turns but the outcome was worth it. The move took place on January 17, 2020. Unfortunately, we were forced to put a hold on relocation plans for the Kent County site, but hope to begin visiting potential sites in 2021.
Our Mission
C.E.R.T.S. was originally founded to support young adults with multiple, severe disabilities as they transitioned from school to adult life and had a maximum admission age. In October 2012, the Board of Directors voted to expand the mission of C.E.R.T.S. to include adults of all ages who are able to participate in an active, movement oriented day program: The mission of C.E.R.T.S. is to enrich the lives of adults with multiple, severe disabilities and their families through an active, personalized day program. The admission criterion ensures that attendees possess the ability to participate in functional mobility activities.
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COVID-19 Protocols
Re-opening for participants began August 17, 2020. Participants must speak with a C.E.R.T.S. employee to make arrangements prior to returning to program. DDDS is requiring all service recipients to take temperatures at their homes and to record daily temperature.
Our History
There was a recognized need for a program for young adults with multiple, severe disabilities after they transitioned out of the public school system. Since they require total care, this would be a very unique and specialized program with a high ratio of staff to participants.
Information for Families
C.E.R.T.S. will accept the reimbursement level that is provided by the State of Delaware through the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) for all participants who have been given an ICAP assessment and are approved for services.
