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Whether you want to remain living at home or you're in an institution and want to move back into the community, RCIL will help you find the services and supports you need to live your life your way. 

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Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services reimburses families for expenses incurred that directly relate to the individual’s developmental disability. 

Family Support Services is a locally funded program created to help fund services, respite care, therapies, doctor recommended adaptive equipment, accessibility adaptations, or other specialized supports not covered by the state service plan, private insurance, or another funding source.

Eligibility Requirements:

LIFE at RCIL staff members will help the family to obtain and submit the appropriate forms when reimbursement for services is indicated.  There is no age limit for Family Support Services as long as the individual lives with the family. Individuals must be OPWDD eligible. If you are not sure if you are OPWDD eligible, our staff can work with you to figure it out. 

Counties Served:

Herkimer and Oneida Counties - contact 315-797-1253

Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rennselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties - contact 518-842-3561

Request more information by calling or filling out our inquiry form.

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This document was developed under grant CFDA 93.778 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.