What is the Children’s Extensive Supports
(CES) Program?
The CES program enhances a family’s ability to care for a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability within the home, preventing the need for out-of-home placement or more intensive services. Trained staff visit the home to work with both the child and the family to improve quality of life for the entire household.
The type and scope of services offered is determined by both family and team members.
Some services available to children and their families under this program include:
Basic Homemaker: Homemaker services are intended to provide help with household tasks, maintaining a safe and healthy home for eligible members when their usual caregiver is unavailable. These services focus on member support and aim to enhance a caregiver’s ability to care for their child. Services may include light cleaning, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed-making, laundry, shopping, and more.
Enhanced Homemaker: Enhanced Homemaker builds on the foundation of the Basic Homemaker service by teaching home maintenance skills in order to promote independence, with the goal of reducing the need for assistance within 90 days.
Community Connector: Community Connector helps children engage in everyday activities that foster relationships and community support. These services assist children in integrating into their local communities, accessing available resources, building skills, and encouraging interactions with peers without disabilities.
Group and Individual Respite: Respite services offer short-term relief for caregivers and are available in various settings to meet each member’s needs.
The CES program provides Medicaid benefits to eligible children.
CES Experiences
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