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The Individual and Family Grants program is a funding program from the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) that provides cash subsidies to individuals with disabilities and their families to cover disability-related expenses and support services.
Funded supports may include respite care, in-home assistance, behavioral and nursing support, medical and clinical services, crisis support, skill training, family training, recreation, transportation, and community access. Eligible recipients are individuals and families served by the Connecticut DDS who require support to care for a family member with a developmental disability.
Contact the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services for current funding availability, amounts, and application procedures.
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Individual and Family Grants Individual and Family Grants Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click "Logout". Individual and Family Grants What are Individual and Family Grants?
Individual and Family Grants are cash subsidies for the purpose of providing individual and family supports or defraying disability-related expenses.
Supports that may be purchased with these subsidies include, but are not limited to, respite, in home supports, behavioral supports, nursing, medical or clinical supports, temporary assistance, crisis support, skill training, family training, recreation, transportation, support coordination, and assistance to access community supports.
Families can purchase any items or services that support the family to care for their family member who lives with them. These grants may also be available to individuals who live on their own with no other DDS in-home supports. What is a typical amount of an Individual and Family Grant?
The amount of the subsidy that is available to families is determined based on the needs of the individual and his or her caregivers. Grant amount typically range from $600 to $1,000 per year. In extraordinary circumstances, the maximum Individual and Family Grant payment per year is $5,000.
Am I required to submit receipts for purchases made with Individual and Family grant? Families are required to keep copies of receipts so they may be available to DDS upon request. Families should provide information to their case manager regarding purchases made with Individual and Family Grant funds.
A form is available through your case manager. How do I request an Individual and Family Grant? You may contact your DDS case manager or the Regional Helpline to request an Individual and Family Grant.
Connecticut Developmental Services Hartford Connecticut 06106 Community Living Services Employment and Day Services How to Apply for Services Individuals with intellectual disability
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: DDS clients with disability-related expenses; families caring for a family member with a developmental disability living with them, or individuals living on their own with no other DDS in-home supports. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $600–$1,000 per year, up to $5,000 in extraordinary circumstances Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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