We’re all in it together
We offer a complete community-based system of services to support parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. We connect local families with federal resources, as well as intensive hands-on support for families in crisis.
Family Support
Family Support Services are provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to assist parents in their role as caregivers. We’re proud to be a community-based broker of these federal support opportunities.
Our Family Support specialists will help you navigate your eligibility and determine which programs are applicable to your family.
Programs include:
- Dental Care
- Medical Care
- Vision Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Specialized Medical Supplies
- Specialized Nutritional Supplements
- Incontinence Supplies
- Arts, Social and Cultural Activities
- Sports, Fitness and Aquatics
- Physical Therapy
Intensive Family Support
For individuals on the DBHDD Planning List who do not fit the waiver services criteria for “most in need”, are being transitioned into waiver services or have been assessed to be in the “highest of need”, we offer Intensive Family Support.
- For individuals with high acuity of need: Nursing Services (RN and/or LPN)
- For individual with safety concerns: Respite Services (in-home or out-of-home) & Direct Care Services (In-home Activities of Daily Living/ADLs Support)
- For individual with urgent health concerns: Specialized Medical Supplies, Incontinent Supplies, Durable Medical Equipment, Assistive Technology Solutions, Nutrition Services & Transportation Services
ELIGIBILITY FOR BDI SERVICES
Family Support Services Eligibility
- Three years of age or older
- Diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability
- Able to provide supporting documentation of intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis
- A resident of Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett or Rockdale County
Benefits Navigation Eligibility
Individuals must be diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability or closely related condition (e.g., traumatic brain injury).
Due to different regulations, we unfortunately cannot accept Veterans’ cases at this time.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in learning more about the support services available with BDI, click the button below to fill out the application form.
Contact Us
Reach out to BDI for additional information or with any questions.
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