Family Support Program
If you or an immediate family member has a severe, lifelong disability, you may be eligible to receive services from the Family Support.
Open Enrollment for the 2023/2024 fiscal year is NOW! Please click the 2023/2024 forms to the right to get started.
Click here for the 2023/2024 Intake Letter and Form
Clic Aqui Para Informacion Y Solicitud En Español – 2023/2024
Family Support is a grant program designed and funded by the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) to assist a person living independently, or families caring for a relative who has a severe disability. Severe disability is defined as:
- Attributable to a developmental or physical impairment
- Likely to continue indefinitely
- Result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities: Self-care, Receptive/Expressive language, Learning, Mobility, Self-direction, Capacity for independent living, Economic self-sufficiency.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Funding is provided to assist with services such as:
- Purchasing and maintaining assistive/adaptive equipment
- Health care costs and medication not covered by insurance
- Respite care/childcare/adult day care
- Personal or attendant services
- Vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Homemaker services
- Therapies and counseling
- Specialized nutrition needs
- Home modifications for homeowners
- Recreation and summer camp
COUNTIES SERVED/CONDADOS ASISTIDOS
Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cocke, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Sevier and Scott
For Information regarding Family Support in other counties, please visit the Tennessee Departments of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) website – https://www.tn.gov/didd/for-consumers/family-support.html
HOW TO APPLY
Read the Intake Letter – CLICK HERE
Gather required Documents:
Proof of Disability (clearly stated diagnosis from physician or school records)
Proof of Residency (current utility bill, this can be in the family’s name)
Proof of Citizenship (copy of official birth certificate or proof of qualified alien status)
Copy of Social Security Card
Print and complete a paper Intake Form and submit along with required documents to Family Support.
FAX: (865) 381-1325
Mail: Attn. Family Support Program, 723 Emory Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
CLICK HERE for Intake Form
CLIC AQUI Para Solicitud En Español
State of Tennessee Family Support Flyer
State of Tennessee Family Support Brochure
For additional help in receiving services please contact:
Family Support Director, Regina Wilson 865-813-0578
Family Support Assistant, Brandi Neikirk 865-813-0579
Family Support Assistant/Interpreter, Sally Ocampo 865-813-0577