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Medicaid Waiver Programs
Texas Medicaid waiver programs are available for children and adults with disabilities. The waivers allow the states to offer Medicaid funded services in the community, rather than in institutions. These waivers do not look at the parent's income but are based on the applicants' income and resources. The applicant must be Medicaid eligible and receive services from only one Medicaid waiver program at a time. A person's name is placed on a waiting list and is contacted when their name comes up for services. Call NOW to place your child on the interest list. Eligibility will be determined when they get to the top of the list (which may take years).

1. HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (HCS) 1-800-252-8154 - Respite services, nursing, OT, PT, speech, foster parenting, case management services, supported home living offered to persons with mental retardation living at home, on their own, with foster parents or in a residence with no more than four individuals who receive services.

2. MEDICALLY DEPENDENT CHILDREN PROGRAM (MDCP) 1-877-438-5658 - Respite services, home modifications, and adaptive aids for medically involved children to be able to live at home.

3. COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CLASS) 1-877-438-5658 - For persons with a disability other than mental retardation occurring before age 22, that affects ability to function in daily life. Services as an alternative to placement in a facility.

The ARC of Greater Tarrant County

This is a great resource for information regarding various services available to those with disabilities is available at The ARC of Greater Tarrant County. For a link to their website, please click here.

They also have a newsletter that discusses a new program that they are getting ready to launch. One of their most exciting initiatives, Sibshops, are celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. To learn more about this program please look at their April newsletter which you can find at their website by clicking on this link. If you have questions you can contact Richard Garnett at richard.garnett@arcgtc.org.

Beyond Sitters - Specializing in your family's special needs

Beyond Sitters understands that entrusting your children to someone else is very difficult. As a member of Beyond Sitters, parents are able to select a sitter from a compilation of skilled and experienced adults. Parents may choose a sitter who has experience in children with special needs, enjoys sports, or knows another language. For a link to their website, please click here.

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