About Family Support Services
Individuals ages three and above who are eligible for DCBDD services but do not have ongoing Medicaid waiver needs have access to the Family Support Services program.
The Family Support Services program can provide funding for these specific supports:
- Incontinence supplies for individuals over the age of three (3) who are not eligible for Medicaid
- A physician’s prescription certifying that the individual is incontinent is required
- Specialized liquid nutrition to meet daily caloric and nutritional requirements for individuals over the age of one (1) who are not eligible for Medicaid
- A physician’s prescription certifying the specialized liquid nutrition’s necessity is required
- Physical, occupational, and/or speech/language therapies for children ages three (3) through the age of five (5)
- A physician’s prescription certifying that the individual has an unmet need for therapy is required
- Specialized equipment
- Specialized equipment is available upon the written recommendation of any of the following people: Physician, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist
- Specialized camps and classes
- Camps and classes must be specialized for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Home modifications
- Includes home modifications such as ramps, grab bars, bathroom alterations, etc. and requires the recommendation and evaluation of a Physician, Physical, or Occupational Therapist
For 2024, individuals may access up to $750 in Family Support Services funding until the Board-approved funds are exhausted.
Determining Eligibility
To determine if you or someone you know is eligible for services, please contact the Intake and Eligibility Department at 740-201-3601 or intake.eligibility@dcbdd.org.