Children's Services: CSLA

What are Family Supports?

The Family Supports Programs are committed to providing quality supports that enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families and enable them to continue to live in their own homes and participate in their communities. Designed to provide flexible, creative solutions that support the health and well being of people with developmental disabilities and their families, the programs work to preserve families and to reduce the stress associated with caring for someone with a disability.

What supports are offered?

The Arc’s Community Supported Living Arrangements (CSLA) and Family and Individual Support Services (FISS) are funded through the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA); each person’s funding is determined by the DDA based on needs and the availability of funds. The programs support children and adults living with their families or independently. Everyone receives case management and has specific budgets with which to purchase services.

Who is eligible?

To receive services, you must be approved to receive DDA funding. For more information on any of The Arc’s Community Supports Programs, please contact Becky Carter at bcarter@thearcofpgc.org or at 301-925-7050, ext. 242.