Each year Chester County MH/MR prepares a Mental Retardation Plan and Budget Request for the PA Department of Public to use in preparing a State budget request for the next year.  The PA Office of Developmental Programs provides statewide guidelines for consistent County Plans to support budget requests to the Governor.  The 2007-2008 Plan and Budget Request must address the following four (4) priority areas:

The 2007-08 guidelines allow counties to include the administrative costs associated with providing services to additional people.  These include costs for more Supports Coordination, County administration, and provider infrastructure support.  The 2007-08 Plan also describes efforts to promote employment, Lifesharing, and the principles of Self Determination and Everyday Lives; and the Children’s Integrated Planning activities in the county.