Family Support Services
Supporting a family member with a developmental disability at home can come with real financial challenges — from equipment and therapies to home modifications and respite care. SCBDD’s Family Support Services program provides financial assistance to help families meet some of those costs and continue providing care at home.
What Is Family Support Services?
Family Support Services (FSS) is a state-funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD ). Through SCBDD, eligible families in Sandusky County can apply for funding assistance to support their family member with a developmental disability who lives at home.
This is not a loan or a grant with a complex application — it’s financial support designed to help families do the important work of caring for someone they love
Service Lists
Respite
Respite provides financial support to families who need a short break from caregiving, whether for an emergency or to take care of other responsibilities.
- Short-term, temporary care
- Summer programming, including camps
- Available in or out of the home
- A non-certified provider form is required
Adaptive Equipment / Home Modification / Incontinence Supplies / Special Diets
This program can help cover the cost of special diets or incontinence supplies. A doctor’s note connecting the need to the individual’s disability is required, and price comparisons may be done.
- Ramps, medical supplies, and alarms are also covered
- Incontinence supplies are available for children over age 3 who do not qualify for Medicaid
Counseling / Training / Education
This program helps cover the cost of classes, seminars, or workshops that support you in caring for your family member.
- Behavioral support
- Medical training
- Emotional support
- Personal care skills
Other / Skill Development
This category helps families with other costs that come with caring for someone with a disability.
- Medical mileage, copays, and prescriptions
- Therapeutic horseback riding and appropriate social or leisure activities
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking for services for the first time or exploring new options for someone you support, SCBDD is here to walk you through it. Contact us to speak with a member of our team.