Developmental Services - Family Preservation Program

The purpose of the Family preservation Program is to provide financial assistance to family members caring for their relatives with severe or profound developmental disabilities so that the family member can remain at home avoiding costly out of home placements.

Target Population

• Family members with profound or severe mental retardation
• Children under six years of age who have developmental delays that require supports equivalent to that required by a person with profound or severe mental retardation
• Families with income at or under the 300% of current Federal poverty levels

Services

Provides monthly cash assistance to low income families.

For more information on the Family Preservation Program, contact a Regional Center near you.