In-home nursing respite care providers are available to individuals with developmental disabilities that have medical needs. Families are required to complete an intake process to become registered in the program. Documentation of developmental disability from a physician or a psychologist for the individuals receiving respite care is necessary for the initiation of services. Contact Cecelia Massaro, Respite Program Coordinator, at 723-8361, ext. Family Empowerment Services Family empowerment provides financial reimbursement for short-term respite care individuals with developmental disabilities that live at home with their families.
Families choose and hire their own respite care providers.
Families are required to complete an intake process to become registered in the program. The amount of financial reimbursement is dependent upon household income, care provider rate, and utilization of a sliding scale. Documentation of developmental disability from a physician or a psychologist for the individuals receiving respite care is necessary for the initiation of services. Case Management An HCBS Waiver assists individuals with a developmental disability and their families by building a network of supports and services to meet theirs needs, wants, and desires. Service coordination works proactively in the community to develop new supports, teaching advocacy and choice.