Family Support Services (FSS) is a locally funded grant program intended for individuals who qualify for services from the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities. FSS funds provide financial assistance to families and individuals through full or partial reimbursement of approved expenditures with the reimbursement rate approvals based on a sliding fee scale and up to the approved annual allocation limit.
Once an eligible individual is successfully enrolled in FSS, reimbursements can be provided for many goods and services not otherwise funded by other sources and as related to the individual’s qualifying developmental diagnosis. Specific documentation from a qualified professional may be required to support the individual’s request.
Once determined eligible and after successful enrollment for FSS, reimbursements can be provided for many goods and services not otherwise funded by other sources and as related to the individual’s diagnosis, including the following:
- Necessary home modifications to improve the living environment or facilitate care
- Adaptive equipment
- Counseling, training and education for family to aid in providing care
- Medical expense assistance as related to the developmental disability diagnosis
- Special dietary needs
- Respite care (in or out of the home)
- Incontinence supplies (after the age of 3 years)
- Other services and/or items directly related to improving the lives and living environments of individuals and their families
The County Board is devoted to making supports available to help people live as they choose, as well as promote health, safety and welfare for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
To learn more about FSS, including information about income guidelines and goods and services typically reimbursed or to inquire about the enrollment process, please contact our Service and Support Administration team at 440-350-5145 or email intake@LakeBDD.org.
