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Florida Department of Children and Families Adult Protective Services

Home Care for Disabled Adults

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

Distance: 9 Miles

(954) 467-5969

Website

https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/adult-protective-services

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Service Details

Service Description

Provides case management services and a small financial subsidy to approved caregivers providing in-home care. Subsidy payments, though limited in amount, are intended to help offset the cost of housing, food, clothing, and incidentals and expenses related to medical, pharmaceutical, and dental services not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or another form of insurance.

Features

  • Languages other than English
    • Spanish 

Eligibility

Individuals ages 18 to 59 are OSS eligible, have a permanent physical/mental disability, and require a caregiver to provide regular care.

Application Instructions

Home study required; call for details.

Required documents: Background screening Doctor's statement Proof of age Proof of disability Medical eligibility

Fees

Accepts Medicaid.

Area Served

State of Florida

Websites

Last Update

10/17/2023

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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