About Family Support Services
Individuals ages three and above, who are eligible for DCBDD services but are not enrolled in an Ohio Medicaid waiver program, have access to the Family Support Services program.
The Family Support Services program can provide funding for these specific supports:
- Incontinence supplies (diapers and incontinence pads) 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 three (3) 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
- Assistive Technology (smart or electronic devices used to increase independence and reduce dependence on others to complete activities of daily living)
- Assistive technology requires the recommendation of any of the following people: Assistive Technology Professional, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist
For 2025, individuals may access up to $750 in Family Support Services funding until the Board-approved funds are exhausted.
How Does it Work?
The FSS program is administered by the Mid-East Ohio Regional Council (MEORC). MEORC is a Council of Governments that supports many County Boards of Developmental Disabilities with administrative services like our Family Supports Services program.
- Once referred to the FSS program by DCBDD, the individual/family contacts MEORC to request authorization for services by emailing DelawareFSS@meorc.com with the individual’s name, date of birth, and requested service/required documentation
- MEORC informs individuals/families if the request is approved or denied
- MEORC pays providers directly after services are provided
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the FSS program or MEORC, feel free to contact DCBDD’s Information & Referral Specialist, Lindsay Fitzsimmons, at Support.Information@dcbdd.org or 740.201.5843.