Illinois Department of Human Services

Division of Developmental Disabilities – PUNS List

(Waitlist for Adult/Child Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program)

 

What the heck is a PUNS?

PUNS stands for Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services. PUNS is a database of Illinois children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities who have needs – or anticipate having needs – for developmental disability services or supports. This database will help families whether they need services immediately or anticipate needing services in the future.

Some developmental disabilities are: cerebral palsy, Autism, IQ below 70, some seizure disorders, Down syndrome, and Fragile X.

Possible services include:

  • In-home supports to help you live more independently.
  • Respite care to provide temporary relief to your caregiver.
  • Training Programs to teach life and work skills.
  • Job coaches to help you succeed in the workplace.
  • Residential living arrangements to provide you with the security and care you need.
  • Adaptive equipment to make you more independent.
  • Other supports to improve your quality of life.

 

Pre-Admission Screener Provider.

These organizations are under contract with the State to enroll individuals in the PUNS database, complete assessments to determine eligibility for services, and assist individuals in linking to needed services and providers.

Once you have completed your interview and your information is entered into the PUNS database, you are put on a waiting list and your need for services will be categorized as one of the following.

  • Emergency – need immediate services (homelessness, abuse or neglect).
  • Critical – need services within 1 year.
  • Planning for need – need services in 1-5 years.

A completed process does not confirm that you are eligible for services nor guarantee that services will be provided, however, it does ensure that the Illinois Department of Human Services knows about your need for service.

Independent Service Coordination Agency for the City of Berwyn and the Township of Berwyn, IL is Suburban Access, Inc.  900 Maple Ave., Homewood, IL 60430; 708-799-9190 or Toll Free 800-507-5057; www.suburban-access.org

Agencies we fund

 

The Children’s Center of Cicero/Berwyn logo

 

Css logo

nami logo

Oak Leden logo

Pillars logo

Presence Behavioral Health – Proviso Children’s Advocacy Center - logo

Sarah's Inn logo

UCP Seguin logo

The Way Back Inn Logo

Regular Monthly Meetings

The Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board holds monthly regular meetings in the first floor meeting room of the Public Health District building, 6600 West 26th Street in Berwyn, IL 60402, or virtually as noted in RED. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are generally on the third Monday of each month, although there are some exceptions. No regular meetings are held in July or August.

Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Monday, September 19 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, October 17 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, November 21 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, December 19 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, January 23 (4th Monday due to MLK Day) - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, February 27 (4th Monday due to President’s Day) - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, March 20 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, April 17 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, May 15
Monday, June 26 (4th Monday due to Juneteenth)

Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Monday, September 20 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, October 18 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, November 15 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, December 20 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, January 24 (4th Monday due to MLK Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, February 28 (4th Monday due to President’s Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, March 21 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, April 18 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, May 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, June 27 (4th Monday due to Juneteenth) - Click here to see meeting agenda

Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Monday, September 21 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, October 19 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, November 16 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, December 14 (second Monday) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, January 25 (4th Monday due to MLK Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, February 22 (4th Monday due to President’s Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, March 15 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, April 19 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, May 17 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, June 21 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information

Fiscal Year 2019-2020
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, July 18 - Click here to see meeting agenda
SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, August 14 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, September 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, October 21 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, November 18 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, December 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, January 27 (due to MLK Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, February 24 (due to President's Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, March 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, April 20 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, May 18 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, June 15 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information

Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Monday, September 17 – Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, October 15 – Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, November 19 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, December 17 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, January 28 (due to MLK Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, February 25 (due to President's Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, March 18 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, April 15 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, May 20 - Click here to see meeting agenda
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, May 30 - Click here to see meeting agenda
SPECIAL MEETING Saturday, June 8 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, June 17 - Click here to see meeting agenda

 

Committee Meetings

The Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board also holds committee meetings in the first floor meeting room of the Public Health District building, 6600 West 26th Street in Berwyn, IL 60402. These meeting dates and times vary; please see agendas for specific details.

Records Disposal Committee Meeting - Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 am – Click here to see meeting agenda
Website Committee Meeting - Saturday, December 1 at 11:00 am - Click here to see meeting agenda
Website Committee Meeting - Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm - Click here to see meeting agenda
Records Disposal Committee Meeting - Monday, January 28, 2019 at approximately 8:00 pm (following regular meeting) -  Click here to see meeting agenda
Allocation of Funds Meeting - Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm - Click here to see meeting agenda
ED Search Committee Meeting - Monday, April 15, 2019 immediately following the Regular Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
Public Hearing - Annual Budget & Appropriations Ordinance - Monday, May 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm - Click here to see meeting agenda 
ED Search Committee Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2019 immediately following the Regular Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
ED Search Committee Meeting - Thursday, May 30, 2019 immediately following the Special Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
IED Committee Meeting - Monday, June 17, 2019 immediately following the Regular Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
2020-2021 Grant Cycle Hearings 1 of 2 - Monday, March 16, 2020 immediately folloging the Regular Meeting - MEETING POSTPONED
Annual Budget and Appropriation Meeting - Friday, May 1, 2020 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Public Hearing - Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance - Monday, June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Public Hearing - Proposed 2020 Property Tax Levy - Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
One- and Three-Year Plan Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
One- and Three-Year Plan Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Annual Budget and Appropriation Meeting - Monday, April 26, 2021 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Public Hearing - Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance - Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see login information
Public Hearing - 2021 Tax Levy - Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see login information
Annual Budget and Appropriation Meeting - Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Public Hearing - Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance - Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. - Click here to see meeting agenda
Public Hearing - 2022 Tax Levy - Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - Click here to see meeting agenda