ViaQuest_DODD_IBS_Youth_Services_Application.EXHIBIT_A.pdf

ViaQuest Healthcare Central, LLC has submitted an application to the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFDD), specifically for Intensive Behavioral Support Services for youth ages 10-17. The application is supported by letters of recommendation from Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, Hamilton County Family and Children First Council, Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Lucas County Family and Children First Council.

The proposed facility would be a five-bed residential home located in Franklin County, serving male and/or female youth with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental health needs. ViaQuest plans to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care including psychiatric assessments, medication management, mental health nursing, therapeutic behavioral support, and individualized treatment plans. The organization will utilize the Child Assessment of Needs and Strengths-Developmental Profile to assess and support each youth, with a focus on community integration, sensory processing support, and coordinating educational and vocational services. The staffing model includes specialized Direct Support Professionals, Home Managers, and program directors to ensure consistent, high-quality care.