Services

Respite Care maintains and strengthens the child’s or youth’s natural supports by easing the daily stress and care demands for his or her family, or other primary caregivers, on a short-term basis. This service provides a level of care and supervision appropriate to the child’s needs while his or her family or other primary caregivers are temporarily relieved from daily caregiving demands. Respite care may take place in a residential or institutional setting, the family’s home, the home of a caregiver, or in other community settings. 

Transportation service funds nonmedical, nonemergency transportation needs related to engaging and participating in a child or youth’s community—with the people, places, and resources that are meaningful for his or her self-determination—and to meet his or her goals and daily needs.

Personal supports directly and indirectly assists the participant with daily living activities and personal needs, to promote improved functioning and safety in their home and community.

Family/Unpaid Caregiver Supports and Services provides education, training, and support to an unpaid caregiver of a participant that increases confidence, stamina, and empowerment to support and care for the participant. This service includes but is not limited to: Training, instruction, or support provided in a participant’s home, community, or other appropriate locations.

Daily Living Skills Training provides education and skill development or training to support the child’s or youth’s ability to perform routine daily activities and effectively use community resources independently.

Mentoring services improve the participant's ability to interact in their community in socially advantageous ways. The mentor provides the participant with experiences in peer interaction, social and/or recreational activities, and employability skill-building opportunities during spontaneous and real-life situations rather than in a segregated or classroom-type environment. The mentor implements learning opportunities by guiding and shadowing the participant in the community while practicing and modeling interaction skills.