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The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides free equipment and training to people with both significant vision and hearing loss who meet disability and income guidelines. There is a wide range of equipment available. Some examples include: * Accessories like specialized keyboards, mounts, switches, headsets, and other support devices * Braille devices * Computers * Mobile devices * Screen readers * Signalers * Software * Smartphones * Tablets Professionals in each state determine the equipment needed by an individual.

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Accepts applications for waiver programs: * Alternative Care (AC) Program * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Maintains a listing of online device exchange sites, which provide a way for Minnesotans and others to donate, sell, and buy previously-owned but still usable assistive technology.