Family Support Program

Evidence Step: Outcomes Outcomes This program is reporting outcomes: data collected over time to demonstrate a change or benefit for participants.
Department: Disability and Aging
Priority Area: Strong Families and Communities

Program Description

The Family Support Program offers individuals with severe disabilities and their families who do not receive any other comprehensive services the opportunity to remain together and to choose supports that increase their quality of life and well-being, regardless of age and income. The program is used for a wide range of costs and services related to disability, including respite care, equipment/supplies, nursing, counseling, housing costs, personal assistance, health-related needs, equipment, and more.

Details

Program Demographic: Infancy / Early Childhood, Children, Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults, Families, Persons with Disability
Delivery Setting: Home, Other Community Setting
Current Participants: 4,702