It enables families to make real choices. Studies show that children currently living in America's institutions and nursing homes do not have more severe disabilities than those who live with their families at home and use attendant services and supports.
Families DON'T want to place children with disabilities in institutions.
Families want children to live at home where they can maintain family ties, go to school and grow as other children do. Families also want their children to have a secure future and real options for home and community services and supports when their families are no longer providing full-time care. Tell legislators about your hopes for your child, both now and in the future. Young people with disabilities are not in institutions or foster care because of the amount of care they need. They are in because of the lack of attendant services and supports.