What is Family Support Services (FSS)?

Family Support Services is a program that provides supports, services and help to:

Enable family to care for their family member with disabilities at home

Enhance the quality of life for that family, including the individual with disabilities.

Who can receive Family Support Services?

If you have a family member with mental retardation or developmental disabilities living at home, he/she may be able to receive FSS. The family member with disabilities must be eligible for county board services, even if they are not receiving any county services. Call ACBDD about eligibility.

How much will Family Supports cost my family?

Families are on a sliding scale based on taxable income. 90% of our families have no co-payment

What services are provided?

  • Respite Care by certified or family selected providers.
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Home Modifications to assist the disabled individual
  • Special Diets
  • Counseling, training & education for the family
  • Other Services individualized to the families unique needs; some families have used this service for special therapies, camps or diapers for older children

Who provides the service?

The FSS program is administered by the ACBDD. The funds are provided by the state of Ohio and distributed by the Ohio Department of DD.

How do you get services?

1. Call ACBDD and ask for Family Supports to set up a meeting.

2. Determine if your family is eligible; is there an individual in the home with dd and do you live in AshlandCounty?

3. Complete a Family Support application, part 1(once) and part 2 (annually).

4. You will be notified (often on the spot) if you are eligible. Then you can request services.

5. Request preapproval for services using either the Respite Voucher or FSS Voucher.

6. When you have received pre-approval authorization purchase the approved services or items. Then return invoice or receipt with authorization to FSS for payment.

7. FSS will then pay the provider/vender or reimburse you within 45 days.

What determines whether requests are funded?

The Ashland County Board of DD will fund family requests if:

  • The family is eligible for services
  • If the items or services cannot be funded by other sources
  • If funds are available
  • If items or services are available
  • If the request is consistent with the county board’s plan and Family Support philosophy and
  • The request is made with applicable forms etc.

What if I disagree with a decision regarding services?

You may appeal decision regarding eligibility or services to the Family Support Coordinator, then to the Family Support Council and then to the Superintendent. If you do not receive satisfaction at the Superintendent level appeal can be made to the DODD.

What is the Family Support Services Council?

FSSC is a group of family members, concerned community members and the Family Support Coordinator who review policies, procedures and discuss concerns regarding the FSS program and make recommendations through the FSS Coordinator to the ACBDD.

If interested contact the FSS Coordinator at Dale Roy.

For more information about FSS, please contact the AshlandCountyBoard of DD at Dale Roy 1256 Center St.Ashland, OH44805 (419)289-0470

Family Support

Services

A program of supports

for families.....

Who care for a family member with developmental disabilities ...

At home.