Apply for Services
Apply for services at Caring Hand Inc
To apply for service (s) at Caring Hands Inc, follow the steps below:
I. First, before an individual can begin the Caring Hands’ application process to receive ongoing services, an individual needs to have applied for and been approved for funding through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Information and DDA applications can be obtained at DDA’s website:
Step 1:
Apply for DDA Funding
Before receiving services from Caring Hands, you must first apply for and be approved for funding through the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Once your application is approved, you may proceed to the next step.
Step 2:
Connect with a Coordinator of Community Services (CCS)
After you are approved for DDA services, you will be connected with a Coordinator of Community Services (CCS).
Your CCS will guide you through the process and help coordinate the supports you may receive — including those offered by Caring Hands.
Step 3:
Apply to Caring Hands
Once you have DDA eligibility and a CCS, you may submit your application directly to Caring Hands. We’ll work with you and your CCS to determine the services that best meet your needs.
II. If you are eligible for funding from the DDA, you should be assigned a coordinator of community services (CCS) who will assist you in accessing services. The CCS, applicant, or applicant’s family member can contact Caring Hands to learn about Caring Hands’ services or how to apply. Caring Hands outreach staff can assist you with information about DDA and services available through Caring Hands.
III. Email the completed application for Caring Hands’ services to Caring Hands.
Apply for Respite Care services:
Access more information and the application on our Respite Care page.
DDA FUNDED RESPITE CARE
For those individuals that are receiving DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) funding through a Service Funding Plan, respite supports can be part of the plan. If it’s not in the current plan, your service coordinator can submit a “Request for Service Change” to DDA to request that respite be added. The specific number of hours and types of respite support is driven by an individual’s and family’s needs. Because DDA funds are subject to federal waiver regulations, there may be limitations on who can be paid to provide the service. Ask your Coordinator of Community Services for more information about DDA-funded respite supports.
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