Family Support
What is Family Support Services?
Family Support Services is a program designed to assist families who are caring for a family member with a disability, when that person resides in their home. Reimbursable services and supports through Family Support Services are tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
How do I qualify for Family Support Services?
Anyone who qualifies for services from the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and lives with a family member, can use Family Support Services. A family means parents, brothers, sisters, spouse, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, or guardians. Family Support Services cannot be used in foster homes.
How much money is available for my family?
FSS dollars are affected by the family household federal taxable income. The Family Support Services Coordinator can tell you the amount available each year.
2024 Resources
2024 Taxable Income Form
Request for Payment
2024 Approved Expenses
2024 Handbook
Summer Scholarship
Summer scholarship is a program that provides some funding support for summer enrichment activities. Funding is based on the age of the student and school enrollment status.
Now Accepting Registrations!
1. Scan the QR code below to register your child for the Summer Scholarship Program.
Note: All registrations should be received by May 31, 2024
Scan the QR code or click the link below.
3. Once registered, allotment letters and request forms will be sent to your mailing address. Please remember, this is a first come first served basis.
4. Submit your request form to the Family Support Services team at familysupport@fairfielddd.com
Summer Scholarship Request Form
Contact Information
For information about the Family Support Services program contact:
Cassie Richardson
(740) 652-7230 - Office
familysupport@fairfielddd.com
Family Support Services is located at 717 College Avenue in the Services and Supports building.
If families have a phone or tablet with internet access, they can take a picture of a completed FSS or SSP request form and email it for processing.