Family Support
Staffed by Family Support Specialists, the Family Support Units are able to assist families/individuals to obtain needed services that allow people to live independently in their natural environments. DDDS Family Support Specialists provide a wide knowledge of available community resources and considerable experience in accessing other service systems. Family Support Unit Staff provide an array of services to individuals and their families, including:
- Meeting with individuals and their families to discuss concerns
- Determining what services the individual and his/her family need and want
- Completing a Family Support Agreement in cooperation with each individual and his/her family. (This agreement outlines needed services and who will take responsibility for obtaining and monitoring these services)
- Assisting with Transition Planning from school to adult services
- Coordinating referrals for services, including assessments, therapy, day program and residential services
- Assisting families to navigate other service systems to help obtain needed services
Contact your Regional Community Services Office for information about Family Support Services
