Understanding Family Support Services (FSS) in New York State

Family Support Services (FSS) provides funding and resources that help families support loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities while living at home. In this webinar, participants will learn about Family Support Services in New York State, including eligibility requirements, available funding opportunities, respite services, and how families can access supports through OPWDD-funded programs. In This Webinar You’ll Learn: • Who is eligible for Family Support Services (FSS) • How the Family Reimbursement Fund works • Available funding opportunities and qualifying expenses • Respite services and caregiver supports • How Self-Direction and FSS can work together • The application and approval process • Examples of approved purchases and services Topics Include: • Family Reimbursement Funds • Respite Services • Adaptive Equipment • Sensory Supports • Community Classes • Emergency Assistance • OPWDD Eligibility • Self-Direction This webinar is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members, caregivers, Care Managers, and service providers seeking to better understand available supports. About LIFEPlan CCO and ACANY 👇 LIFEPlan CCO and Advance Care Alliance New York (ACANY) support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across New York State by helping them find, coordinate, and access services that support health, independence, and community living. Through care management, education, advocacy, and community partnerships, we help individuals and families navigate the disability service system and connect to the supports they need. 👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel- / @ccanycommunity 💡Learn More & Get Support 👉LIFEPlan CCO- https://lifeplanccony.com/ 👉Advance Care Alliance New York (ACANY)-https://acany.org/ 👉Knowledge Center- https://knowledgecenterny.com/ 👉Disability Services NY (DSNY)- https://www.disabilityservicesny.org/ 👉My Choice Supplemental Needs Trust- https://mychoicetrust.org/ 👉Community Networking Events- https://acany.org/community-networkin... Connect With Us - LIFEPlan CCO 👉Facebook- / lifeplanccony 👉Instagram- / lifeplanccony 👉LinkedIn- / lifeplanccony Connect With Us – Advance Care Alliance New York (ACANY) 👉Facebook- / advancecareallianceny 👉Instagram- / aca__ny 👉LinkedIn- / advance-care-alliance