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More on Family Driven Support Services
Through FDSS you can:
Develop advocacy skills
Gain knowledge of issues and work with other parents to improve services for people with disabilities.
Receive our newsletter
Family Forum, a twelve page newsletter that provides information on resources and advocacy, and is a vehicle for sharing among families, is mailed to all community families.
Participate in Family Advisory Committees
Families have a responsibility for planning, implementing, evaluating and setting priorities for FDSS services through the family advisory committees in each of the twelve base service units. Advisory committees oversee the program, conduct outreach, educate, train and support family members and advocate for the needs of individuals with mental retardation.
The city-wide FDSS Steering Committee, with representatives from all twelve advisory committees, advises OMH/MR on city-wide policy and issues of concern. It meets on the third Thursday of each month
Get connected to community and specialized services including:
- Respite Care
- Family Aid
- Sitter Services
- Companion Services
- Homemaker Services
- Specialized Therapies
- Family Education
- Spiritual Services
- Family Training
- Recreation Activities
- Adaptive Equipment
- Home Adaptations
- Special Diets
- Innovative Services
- Medical Services
Contact Persons
For more information about the FDSS Program or to attendan upcoming FDSS Steering Committee meeting, contact:
Diane Lackey
215-685-5510
Sharon Young
215-685-5495
Freda Egnal
215-685-5522
Elayne Blender
215-685-5528
Malinda Freeman
215-229-4550 |
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