Georgia Community Support and Solutions

Family Support

InCommunity temporarily provides families with the funding support or emergency Respite care they need to continue to care for a family member with a developmental disability in their home.

Families and unpaid caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities

From incommunityga.org/family-supports ↗

About this program

Assists families in obtaining goods and services necessary to ensure the best possible care for their loved one.

Respite care is the provision of short-term, temporary relief to those who are caring for family members who might otherwise require permanent placement in a facility outside the home. Respite provides planned short-term and time-limited breaks for families and other unpaid care givers of children and adults with developmental disabilities in order to support and maintain the primary care giving relationship.

Respite providers are trained, experienced care givers who come to your family's home to provide respite for your loved one. Out-of-home care is also available in providers' homes. Service options include, but are not limited to: a few hours a week, weekend respite, or for up to a week at a time. Emergency Respite is also available for those who qualify.

Family Support Funding assists families in obtaining goods and services necessary to ensure the best possible care for their loved one. Goods and services we help your family obtain may include, but are not limited to: Equine Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, The Community Events Program, Summer Camp, Diapers or Pull Ups, Specialized Medical Supplies, Dental Care, Nutritional Supplements.

Questions

Who is eligible?

Individuals 3 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability may be eligible.

Is the application period open?

At this time, we are no longer accepting applications because we have reached our application capacity.

Does submitting an application guarantee approval or funding?

Submission of an application does not guarantee approval or funding.

How long does the review take?

Please allow up to 90 business days for your application to be reviewed.

Details

Who
Families and unpaid caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
Ages
3 years of age and older

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