In Home Support Services for Children (IHS)
In Home Support Services are for children birth-21 years of age with
a developmental disability, significant medical or behavioral challenges
and who live at home with his or her family. This service option provides families
with the ability to design, manage and direct their support services using
Medicaid funds. Individuals/family members may choose their own staff,
help decide how much to pay them and determine their schedule.
There is also the option to contract with family members,
businesses, neighbors or service providers for supports,
transportation and a variety of other activities.
Types of Services that can be provided:
Personal care and basic living skills such as eating,drinking,
toileting, personal hygiene and dressing
Mobility and physical functioning
Communicating, including the use of technology
Learning to make choices to show preferences and to have
opportunities to satisfy those interests
Pursuing interests and enhancing competencies
in leisure and avocations activities
Services based on the individual’s preferences
broaden his or her life experiences
through social, artistic, and spiritual expression
Respite and family support services that meet the needs
of individuals living with their families.
For more information, please contact
Regional Coordinator of Self Directed Services at
447-8005.
