The Family Support Services (FSSP) Program helps families with the extra costs of keeping children with developmental disabilities or delays in a nurturing home environment - thus preventing the need for out-of-home placement.

These services include:

• Respite care - temporary care of the person with the developmental disability
• Professional services - counseling, occupational/speech/physical therapies - medical and dental expenses not otherwise covered by sources such as Medicaid or private insurance
• Transportation - mileage costs related to providing care and support
• Assistive technology ­- mobility aids, adaptive equipment, communication devices
• Home/vehicle modification - ramps, lifts, widened door frames
• Other individual expenses - special diets, specialized clothing

Families eligible for FSSP may access the Family Support Loan Fund. This fund provides short-term, low-interest-rate loans to help families afford support services.

An individual applying for services may be placed on a waiting list to receive this service.  Contact your CCB for more information. To find the CCB in your area, use our Zip Code Locator below.

Information courtesy of Start Here: A Resource Guide, from the DDD.