Eligibility criteria for ADULTS:
- Individual must be at least 21-years-old
- Eligible for DDA placement
- Exhibit a need for CSS services due to behaviors related to autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
- Unable to function in a less restrictive environment
- Individual or the guardian/advocate/surrogate visits the program and endorses CSS philosophy
CSS supports extremely low-income individuals who are using Social Security or Social Security Income as their primary source of income.
Adults referred to CSS through DDA or other agencies, low-income individuals, and those in crisis receive top priority for admission.
Eligibility criteria for CHILDREN:
- Age 5-20
- Exhibit a need for CSS services due to behaviors related to autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
- Unable to function in a less restrictive environment
- Individual or the guardian/advocate/surrogate visits the program and endorses CSS philosophy
Most children are referred by public agencies presently responsible for the child. Some families are self-referred and, therefore, fund their child’s program privately.
CSS offers scholarships and tuition fees assistance to low-income families. We also offer assistance to low-income families in obtaining financial assistance from the DDA or other social services agencies.
Policy
Community Support Services, Inc. does not discriminate against and admits individuals of any political or religious opinion or affiliation; marital status; race; creed; national origin; age; gender; sexual preference; economic standing; or physical or intellectual disability.
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