Respite services provide temporary relief to a family or caregiver caring for a child enrolled in Home and Community-Based Services when the caregiver is unavailable or in need of relief. Services may be provided on a planned basis or in response to a crisis situation. Respite workers supervise the child or youth and engage them in age-appropriate activities that support the child’s interests and developmental abilities. More...
Prevocational services refer to resources and supports offered to youth ages fourteen and older whose psychiatric, emotional, social, developmental, or substance use challenges limit their access to typical educational, vocational, or employment opportunities. These services focus on developing general work readiness and foundational skills and are non–job-specific, they prepare youth for future vocational or employment success. More...
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services refer to a coordinated set of supports and services provided to the family or caregiver of a child who is experiencing psychiatric, emotional, social, developmental, or substance use challenges. These services are designed to help caregivers understand and respond effectively to the child’s needs, while supporting the child or youth’s ability to function successfully within the family. Services may include teaching caregivers advocacy skills and assisting them in identifying, accessing, and effectively using resources available within their community. More...
Supported employment refers to individualized supports and services provided to youth with disabilities who require ongoing assistance to obtain, maintain, and advance in competitive, integrated employment or self-employment. Services may include, but are not limited to, employer engagement and negotiation, job coaching, skills training and planning, transportation support, and other workplace-related assistance necessary for sustained employment success. More....