Are there any restrictions on visitation?
None, unless there is a court order with a specific (e.g., a particular family member, etc.) restriction.
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How can I help your company and my loved one? Can I volunteer or otherwise be a part of the services provided by your company?
We encourage all family members to participate in F.A.C.T., the Family Action Coalition of Texas, which is a family advocate organization that can help shape legislation that will determine the future of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Texas. F.A.C.T. is an organization that is part of the Provider Alliance for Community Services in
Will your company assist in transportation to additional activities?
Absolutely. All individuals living on our group homes will be transported by our staff to all activities in which they participate. We also check the driving history of all of our staff to ensure that we only employ safe drivers.
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My loved one is a participant in a variety of community activities, probably independent from other activities provided by your company. Can my loved one still participate?
Absolutely. All individuals living on our group homes will be transported by our staff to all activities in which they participate. We know that individuals have varying interests, and may choose to participate in unique activities aside from the group. We will accommodate those interests. We also check the driving history of all of our
Can my loved one get braces or cosmetic dental care with HCS dental funds?
No. Braces and cosmetic dentistry are not covered by HCS funds and require out-of-pocket funding.
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What type of dental services are available to my loved one through the HCS program?
An array of dental services is available to any individual receiving HCS services, from treatments and operative procedures to preventative cleanings and bite therapy. Treatment of conditions where social development is impaired are also covered. Please see the Texas HHS website for a compressive list of available HCS Services. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/home-community-based-services-hcs-program-billing-guidelines/hcsbg-section-6000-adaptive-aids-minor-home-modifications-dental-treatment (see section 6330 Billable dental
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How often can my loved one do to the dentist?
As often as necessary to ensure the dental health of your love one, but within the cost limit of what the HCS program offers for dental services, which is $2,000 per year.
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Does your company provide respite in my loved one’s home? Does your company ever provide respite in its own group homes?
We do provide respite in your home, and generally we find that respite works best in an environment that is most well-known to your loved one. However, if your home is not available when respite is needed and if we have an available spot in one of our group homes that is suited to meet
What is respite and under what circumstances am I eligible to receive respite services?
Respite is a billable HCS service that is intended to provide temporary for a primary caregiver in the CFC (formerly Supported Home Living) model. If your loved one is receiving CFC in your home and you are the primary caregiver, then you may utilize up to 30 hours per year of this service. Specifically, respite
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Can my loved one receive in-home support during sleep hours?
Community First Choice – CFC (formerly Supported Home Living) services through the HCS program can only be provided during awake hours because the billable services that these supports include generally involve service activities that would require the individual to be awake. However, there are a few acceptable activities within this type of service that can
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