There are various home care and family support grant programs in the US that may provide grant opportunities, each of which has unique advantages; thus, it’s essential to research each initiative thoroughly before applying.
Under CDPAP, New York residents can hire personal assistants independently; however, spouses cannot serve as paid caregivers under this program.
HCBS
Home and community-based services (HCBS) provide long-term care that enables people with disabilities to live independently in environments they most value, such as their home, residential setting, or adult foster care home. Services may include adult day programs, transportation, and home health aide services. Medicaid or ALTCS may cover some or all costs of these services; the primary advantage of HCBS lies in its ability to allow individuals the freedom and dignity they require – being able to choose where their care takes place as well as having control over scheduling – something nursing homes cannot do.
These services are made possible through Medicaid waivers, which are optional for states. Each state sets its own rules on who may receive them and how they are distributed; such services could include case management, assistance with household chores and meal preparation, specialized medical equipment modifications to homes for accessibility, adult day programs, transportation services, respite care respite employment support employment programs respite care respite care services as well as specific therapies not covered under regular state Medicaid programs (such as physical occupational and speech therapies).
Children’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) aim to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement by offering access to developmentally appropriate services in places most comfortable to youth – their own homes, communities, or through waiver programs such as HCBS. Providers may make services available directly or as part of Family Supports Service packages.
Individuals seeking home and community-based services must satisfy several criteria to qualify. First, the person must have a disability that significantly limits their independence in the home or community and be one of the conditions listed by law; furthermore, they must meet functional and financial eligibility for an HCBS waiver.
HCBS gives children and adolescents more independence than residential options by enabling them to remain at home with their families while developing relationships with friends and peers and building self-worth that contributes to emotional, social, and physical health benefits, community involvement, and meaningful contributions.
CCSP
The Community Caregiver Support Program, or CCSP, can assist families in covering caregiving costs. It offers up to $2,000 monthly as a stipend to family members caring for an elderly or disabled loved one and can be used towards home health care, adult day care services, and other necessary expenses. CCSP is part of Georgia’s Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver as well as New Options Waiver and Comprehensive Supports Waivers – three alternative pathways through which this benefit may be found.
In order to qualify for the CCSP, an individual must meet both functional and financial criteria. Functionally, this requires having physical limitations that preclude living alone and an impairment level meeting the intermediate nursing home level of care; documentation must also demonstrate this fact. Furthermore, they must reside within Georgia with income less than the Medicaid resource limit.
There may be a waitlist to participate in the CCSP program; in such a situation, individuals will be prioritized according to their level of impairment and unmet needs. Priority consideration will include individuals needing PSSX, HDM, or ALS therapies and hospice services if a terminal illness exists.
The (ISC)2 Endorsement Application must be signed and endorsed by an ISC2 Certified Professional before being submitted for review and consideration of endorsement. An annual Maintenance Fee must also be paid; holders of ISC 2 certificates are expected to continue earning professional development credits as part of adhering to its code of ethics.
Currently, CCSP is covering enrollment versus attendance with ARPA funding and plans on continuing until October 2023 or when funds run out – meaning families under the 60% income threshold will have their parent fees covered until then.
The CCSP program can be an invaluable source of help for families that require home care assistance. Yet, it should be remembered that its aid won’t cover all expenses related to providing care – including housing and meals – therefore, it would be wise to speak to a financial expert and inquire about additional funding resources that might assist with covering home care costs.
FSG
FSG is a community-based initiative designed to assist families in overcoming any impediments to their well-being. It provides a framework for addressing systemic problems leading to poor child outcomes and tools for families and communities to work together inclusively and collaboratively. FSG seeks to foster positive parenting relationships after separation and improve children’s well-being after a breakup while simultaneously working to reduce costs associated with living in care settings.
FSG convened a gathering of local leaders from multiple organizations to explore how they could collaborate to foster an opportunity environment for all. At this meeting, an actor map was used as a systems tool, helping participants “see the system” and understand their roles within it. Participants applied a racial equity lens in their discussions by considering questions like: “What impact do racial/ethnic compositions of end beneficiaries, senior leaders, and actors in this system have on existing relationships, decision-making processes, and accessing resources?”
FSG designed strategies to address systemic barriers to opportunity by analyzing child outcomes by race/ethnic demographic and developing equity principles to guide the initiative. This was key to the success of both meetings as well as enterprises.
The Family Support Grant’s (FSG) primary aim is to enhance a family’s financial security so that they can make better decisions regarding their children’s future. Furthermore, FSG connects families to services and supports, which may assist parents living with disabilities to manage finances effectively while remaining in their home of choice.
To participate in an FSG, it is necessary to submit a detailed plan to your local Office for Planning and Financial Services (OPFS). Your project must include details regarding work to be carried out, screening procedures, program implementation plans, budgetary calculations, and justification, in addition to a budget worksheet that details the computation of funds requested and explanation of such requests.
Applicant FSGs must also explain how their group will collaborate with home visiting services and other pertinent services in their community. A draft plan must also be sent to Lynda Brown at GSG for review by April 29, 2016.
CSG
The Community Support Grant (CSG) program provides people with disabilities a monthly cash grant to purchase items and services. It supports that facilitates daily living activities such as self-care, communication, home maintenance, and socialization. Family members may hire paid caregivers to assist. To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet eligibility requirements and live either in their home or with relatives – it does not apply to people receiving waiver or managed care services.
CSG’s work aims to improve the lives of families living at economic margins by helping them earn and retain more of what they make while building it into assets for themselves and their communities. CSG also addresses two-generation issues, as children do well when their parents do too.
CSG strives to improve the lives of families in need through innovative and creative approaches. Their team of attorneys, policy and research staff, and field staff remain up-to-date with legal developments at both national and regional levels while being attuned to local issues requiring attention.
The Council of State Governments is an association of state leaders and subject matter experts that work together at local, regional, and national levels to address public policy issues affecting their states. CSG members collaborate closely to shape public policy as they build relationships that solve problems or facilitate positive change within states. CSG offices span across the U.S.; members gather annually at its national conference, where ideas and best practices are shared by various branches of government as well as all political affiliations represented among its ranks.
