PUNS
PUNS (Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services) is a statewide database that records information about individuals with developmental disabilities who are potentially in need of services. The State uses the data to select individuals for services as funding becomes available. Services may include:
- In-home supports to help someone with developmental disabilities live more independently
- Respite care to provide temporary relief to a caregiver
- Training Programs to teach life and work skills
- Residential living arrangements
- Adaptive equipment
- Other supports to improve quality of life
CAU is a PAS/ISC (Pre-Admission Screening/Independent Service Coordination) Agency that serves the north side of Chicago and the Northern Suburbs of Cook and Lake Counties. CAU provides case management services to several populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and child welfare challenges.
How to enroll and what to expect:
To register for PUNS, visit https://www.cau.org/our-services/puns.
To begin the registration process, visit https://www.cau.org/contact-us. Select PUNS WAITING LIST from the drop-down menu and complete the form.
The individual with the developmental disability (along with guardian/caregiver/family) will do a Zoom or phone call with CAU (PAS agency) The PAS/ISA will work with the individual and their family to identify the need for services, explain the services, identify the urgency of the need, and put the individual into one of two categories:
- Planning for services (future)
- Seeking services (now)
CAU is located at:
8765 West Higgins Rd., Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-867-4000
Contact Us
For additional information about PUNS, please contact our ELC PUNS Experts:
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does PUNS information get updated?
- How does PUNS section work?
- When will my child get selected/pulled off the PUNS list?
- How will I know if my child has been selected?
- What if a crisis emerges?