Children's Services: In-Home Supports

What are In-Home Supports?

The In-Home 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. The programs are designed to provide flexible, creative solutions that support the health and well being of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

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. Personal Care is a Medicaid funded program designed to provide in-home assistance with personal hygiene for people with disabilities. All 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. To receive Personal Care services, you must be approved for Medicaid. For more information on any of The Arc’s In-Home Supports Programs, please contact Karen Oliver at koliver@thearcofpgc.org or at 301-925-7050, ext. 245.

What if I don’t have DDA funding?

Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) funds are available for children and adults with developmental disabilities who need short-term assistance. The program assists with respite care services, medical expenses not covered by insurance, daily living expenses, and disability related expenses such as specialized camps, communication devices, and adaptive equipment.

How do I receive funds?

LISS funds are limited, and they are only available to people who are Maryland residents with a developmental disability, and who are not currently recieving DDA funding for full residential supports. For information about LISS, please contact Karen Oliver at liss@thearcofpgc.org or at 301-925-7050, ext. 245. Click here to download a LISS Application.