What is the Extra Care for Children with Disabilities?
This service provides specialized care for the child or youth with disabilities up to age 18. Childcare is provided so that the usual caregiver can be employed or take training that will help the family's earning power (such as earning a degree).
Who needs Extra Care for Children with Disabilities?
You may need this service if you are the usual caregiver for a child or youth with disabilities and you need to:
- Find employment or stay employed
- Enroll in and regularly attend vocational or educational training
- Earn a high school diploma or equivalent diploma, or first undergraduate degree
Do I qualify for Extra Care for Children with Disabilities?
The child must be eligible for Medicaid and have care needs similar to people who live in a nursing home. There must be a need for this special service that cannot be met another way
FAQs
Where is this care provided for the child?
Care is provided in the child's home by a DHHS-approved provider, or in a setting approved by DHHS.
How many hours of Extra Care for Children with Disabilities can my family receive?
Care provided by this service must be more than 2 hours per week every week and average less than 12 hours per day.
What is the role of the family receiving Extra Care for Children with Disabilities?
The family, in partnership with the Service Coordinator:
- Is an active participant in developing the child's plan of services and supports
- Sets priorities
- Develops desired outcomes for the care
- Identifies potential service providers
- Makes choices in selecting, directing, and dismissing providers
Can Extra Care for Children with Disabilities take the place of school system responsibilities and services?
No. Extra Care for Children with Disabilities must not be used for a service which is the responsibility of a school system or for a time when the child should be in school.
Can I select anyone to be my child's Extra Care for Children with Disabilities provider?
Providers must be approved by DHHS. If you have someone in mind, give their information to your AD Waiver Service Coordinator.