FARMINGTON — LEAP, Life Advancement Enriching People, is offering case management services to local adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Targeted case management helps connect people to the services they need, and is required for adults receiving services under the Medicaid waiver program.

Case management services are provided by a social services professional or health professional to identify the medical, social, educational and other needs of the eligible person; identify services necessary to meet those needs; and facilitate access to those services.

Through a personalized approach, LEAP case managers assist individuals to navigate the adult developmental services system. Case management consists of developing a personal plan to assist persons in meeting their needs and personal goals, assessment, coordination, advocacy and monitoring.

LEAP is a local nonprofit residential service provider that strives to empower people of all abilities to believe in themselves, live healthy and well, make friends and have hope for the future.

LEAP is certified and ready to start accepting clients.

Kristin McPherson is program director.

For more information on LEAP, go to: www.leapcommunity.org

Frank Hosea, the president of LEAP’s board of directors, stands beside Kristin McPherson, LEAP’s new case management director.