Family Support Services (FSS) assists families by enabling them to care for their family member with disabilities at home. FSS may include respite care, adaptive equipment and/or minor home modifications to accommodate the family member with a disability.

Assists families in meeting the unique needs of an individual with a disability. Families are reimbursed for certain approved expenses necessary to take care of the family member in their home. Family Resources reimburses the costs of temporary care (respite), home modifications, special equipment, special diet, and training or counseling for families. Family Resources is flexible to support families in meeting their unique needs. The amount of the expense that is reimbursed is based on the availability of funds. Families must enroll yearly. An individual does not need to be enrolled with the County Board of Developmental Disabilities to receive Family Resources but they do need to be eligible for services by meeting all eligibility requirements.

Grants are available to assist caregivers of older adults. Grant may be used for services or equipment that provide relief from the stress of caregiving. This includes personal care, homemaking, lift chairs, or other medical equipment.

Provides financial assistance for family members who are serving as primary caregivers for veterans with a serious illness or disability. Eligible caregivers may receive respite care, assistance with medical care-related travel expenses, caregiver education and training, and other supportive services.

Provides information on the financial aspects of caregiving, including long term care costs, tax tips for optimizing tax returns, and information on getting financial compensation for caring for a family member.

The Family Support Services program provides supports, services, and assistance to enable individuals to care for their family member with disabilities at home and to enhance their quality of life. Services provided include: - Respite care - Adaptive equipment - Special diets - Home modifications - Counseling - Education - Training sessions and/or materials - Other services individualized to each family’s needs.

Provides supports, services, and assistance to enable individuals to care for their family member with disabilities at home and to enhance their quality of life. Services provided include: - Respite care - Adaptive equipment - Special diets - Home modifications - Counseling - Education - Training sessions and/or materials - Other services individualized to each family’s needs.