DDCS Policy Updates for January – March 2026

Policies posted in since January 2026: 

• 1.01 – Policy Manual Management System 
  • Added Policy Guidelines document 
• 4.29 – Residential Habilitation for Dependent Youth 
  • Updated to new DDCS policy format 
• 13.02 –Fees Charged for Public Records Requests 
  • Updated to new DDCS policy format 

Rescinded, now in Policy Archives:  

• 4.16 – Adult Family Homes - Meaningful Day 

• 9.03 – Employee Protection from Bloodborne Pathogens 

• 10.02 – Use of Public Resources or Facilities for Political Activities 

• 14.01 – Environmental Safety 

Status report as of 3/31/2026:  

• Completed/signed = 3, 1.8% 

• In Progress = 103, 62.4% 

• Rescinded = 4, 2.4% 

• New Policies = 0, 0% 

• Transferred to BHHA = 55, 33.3% 

Important Reminders 

• All policies must be updated to the new DDCS Policy format required by Policy 1.01 by June 30, 2026.  

• Policy Owners are posted on the DDCS Internet Policy Manual Page
  • Each policy must have one identified Owner.
  • Please contact Marci Arthur when updates are needed.