Items may be added after an assistance agreement is signed. These are covered under a separate agreement and paid through special services funds. Families apply for this annually, during the renewal process, or anytime a need arises. If families cannot meet their need for respite through their family or community resources, we approve state-funded respite. Families requiring residential treatment should contact their county social service office or mental health center.
Funding is dependent on meeting specific eligibility criteria and availability of funds.
Families must be Georgia residents in order to be eligible for this service. These are being signed more often. Programmatic Procedures 15. The caseworker recommends the amount to be provided. The county director or designee authorizes the payment.