About Us

The Council was establshed by statute in 1994 to assist the various state agencies that administer or fund family support services to:

  1. Establish a comprehensive, coordinated system of family support services
  2. Use existing state and other resources efficiently and effectively
  3. Identify and address services that are needed for families of children with disabilities
  4. Promote state-wide availability of such services

What are Family Support Services?

Family support services are whatever is needed for families to thrive within their communties including, but not limited to:

  • Cash subsidies
  • Goods and services
  • Parent education and support
  • Community inclusion assistance
  • Home modifications & assistive technology
  • Linkage to policymakers community leaders