Family Support Services (FSS)
FSS services are designed to provide families with the support necessary to keep their families intact and prevent the need for more intrusive, restrictive and costly care. We provide transitional support services to children, adolescents and young adults from ages 3 to 21 years old. These individuals are diagnosed with a developmental disability and are living with a family member. As the person matures through their life and into adulthood, we provide guidance and education related to the services and community resources that are available to them and their family members. This includes:
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Assistance with applying for state and federal benefits
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Working with you to plan for transitions from early supports and services to school and then adult services
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Individual and Family Advocacy
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Accessing home modifications or adaptive equipment
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System(s) information and referrals to providers
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Recreational opportunities
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Parent to parent support
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Respite services
In-Home Support Services (IHS)
IHS is offered to individuals from birth to 21 years old that have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, face significant health or behavioral challenges as defined by statute, and are living with a family member. The IHS program is designed to provide support to the individuals natural care givers that are necessary to maintain that person within their home and community while developing critical skills that increase their independence and community involvement. Funding that is provided is directed and managed by the individual or representative. Services included:
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Personal Care Services
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Service Coordination
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Transitional Supports
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Environmental modifications
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Assistive technology
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Therapeutic recreation Services
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Assistance with applying for state and federal benefits;
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Assessment and support
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Individual and Family Advocacy;
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System(s) information and referrals to providers;
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Recreational opportunities;
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Parent to parent support;
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Respite services
