ODP Announcement 20-067 announces the release of The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) In-Home and Community Supports (IHCS) and Companion Readiness Tool for COVID-19.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Administrative Entities have been engaging with their local provider networks on a weekly basis to promote health, safety, and planning. ODP is providing this readiness tool for Administrative Entities and IHCS and Companion providers to initiate a conversation and process to plan for continuing service delivery.

The Commonwealth is experiencing wide variability related to the impact of COVID-19. This readiness tool is intended to facilitate discussion and planning based on individuals’ safety and needs as related to each provider’s plan.