Family Support Program

At the urging of disability advocates and families, The Tennessee legislature established the Family Support Program. The program is funded by state dollars and designed to assist individuals with severe disabilities and their families to remain together in their homes and communities. Family Support is not a substitute for more comprehensive services provided under other programs, including the Medicaid HCBS Waiver, TennCare, Medicare, or private insurance.

The primary purpose of the program is to support:

Families who have school-aged or younger children with severe disabilities
Adults with severe disabilities who choose to live with their families
Adults with severe disabilities not supported by other residential programs funded by state or federal funds

Services can include but are not limited to: Respite care, day care services, home modifications, equipment, supplies, personal assistance, transportation, homemaker services, housing costs, health-related needs, nursing and counseling.

Services are flexible and responsive to families and their needs. An essential element of the Family Support Program is family and consumer involvement. Local and District Councils have been established and meet on a regular basis to oversee and provide advice on the distribution of local services.

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The Helen R. Tucker Adult Developmental Center family support program is available to qualified residents of these Tennessee counties:

Dyer
Crockett
Lake
Lauderdale
Obion
Tipton

For more information on the Family Support Program contact Karen Tapp at (731)-635-4290.

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Our services are primarily funded by the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers which are administered by the federal government through Medicaid and by the state of Tennessee. These are long-term care programs that serve or support individuals at home and in their communities.

If you are already approved by the state for Waiver Services, you may request services from HRTADC through your contacts at DIDD.