Bucks County Developmental Programs

Happy Direct Support Professional Week! Thank you to all the DSPs in Bucks (and all the other counties) helping our individuals to live their best lives of growth and meaning! We're honored to celebrate their dedication, compassion, and tireless work at all hours of the day and night.

It's Direct Support Professionals Week! Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an official proclamation recognizing the vital contributions DSPs provide to address the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities, as well as veterans and senior citizens.

Thank you to all DSPs in Pennsylvania for your dedication and hard work!

Excited to continue our partnership with Autism Cares Foundation!

Autism Cares Foundation invites parents and caregivers to attend a workshop on PA Adult Waivers on Monday 9/28/26 at 6:00pm. Learn what waivers are for, who qualifies for them, what age to apply and much much more!

Please join us for an upcoming Family Forum about incidents

Voice and Vision, Inc. is hiring in Bucks! They are looking for individuals living with IDD or family members for part-time positions interviewing others living with IDD as part of the IM4Q process. They are a very supportive employer, especially when it comes to training and transportation!

Parent/Caregiver Seminar Alert!
Join us on June 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM for Preparing for the Future Starts Now: School-Age Services and Transition Planning. Learn about available supports, behavioral health services, waiver programs, transition planning, IEP goals, and more from experts with Bucks County's Department of Behavioral Health/Developmental Programs.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to gain resources and guidance for your child's future! Link to sign up in the comments!

Bucks BH/DP was proud to partner with representatives from the Bucks County Center for Independent Living and the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation last evening to provide education and resources on how to register for and access services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. If you or someone you know is interested in initiating the intake process, please contact us at 215-444-2847 or e-mail [email protected].

What an amazing night celebrating the growth and accomplishments of our 2025-2026 Project Search interns 🤩

Many thanks to the Bucks County IU and the Project Search team for their commitment and collaboration throughout the years. We look forward to many more years working with together with Project Search.

Congratulations to Cheryl from Developmental Programs on her retirement! Cheryl’s hard work, dedication, and positive impact have truly made a difference, and she will be greatly missed.

We wish her all the best ❤️

Event season is upon us! This time of year, there are so many events available throughout the county, providing individuals and families the opportunity to connect with other families, network with providers, ask questions, and gather resources!

We will be attending Representative Brennan and Senator Santarsiero’s Disability Resource Fair on Thursday, May 14th from 3pm to 5pm at the Doylestown Community Recreation Center.

Stop by and say hi! 👋🏼