Developmental Services Policies, Guidance, and Reports
Information and guidance from the Bureau of Developmental Services, to ensure related programs comply with applicable federal/state laws, regulations, requirements, and support the BDS mission and strategic planning goals.
Recruitment Retention and Training Program
For Direct Support Workers
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Policy Release #21-18
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Guidance Memo
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Expense Report
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Attestation
For Service Coordinators
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) for Case Managers Frequently Asked questions (FAQ)
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) for Service Coordinators Policy Release #22-39
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Expense Report for Service Coordinators
- BDS Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program (RRTP) Attestation for Service Coordinators (Form #3785)
Policies and Guidance
- Reduction of Community Participation Services Policy - September 2017, revised April 2024
- Designated Area Agency Delivery System (DAADS) Guidance - May 2023, revised July 2023
- Crisis Policy - Final April 2023, revised May 2023, revised July 2023
- Provider Onboarding and Operational Guidance - June 2023
- Provider Billing SOP Guidance - June 2023
- Cost of Care Policy Memorandum - February 2023, revised June 2023
- Community Integration Services (CIS) Guidance - June 2023
- Out-of-State Service Provision Requests Memorandum – February 2023
- Request for Out-of-State Placement Approval – February 2023
- Transition from Special Education to the Adult Developmental Services System (He-M 503 Rule Revision)
- Guidance for access to Medicaid State Plan Therapeutic Services for children 0-3 enrolled in Family Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESSS) - September 1, 2017
BDS Reports
National Core Indicators
Area Agency Redesignation Reports
Laconia State School Trust Fund
Funds are available only to former residents of Laconia State School (LSS).
Each Area Agency in the State Developments Services system may submit requests on behalf of their clients who were former Laconia State School residents for expenditures on an equitable basis from the Trust Funds.
Former Laconia State School residents not receiving services from an Area Agency may submit requests for expenditures directly to the Department.
Requests may be made only for any of the following purposes: Dental work, $5,000 lifetime cap; Transportation, $200 yearly cap; Clothing, $200/year cap; Home equipment and repair, $1,000/yearly cap; Education, $500 yearly cap; and Adaptive durable medical equipment (including hearing aids), $5,000 lifetime cap.