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Let us help
Let us help you choose the services that best fit the needs of you and/or your loved ones.
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Services
You will find LifePath Systems Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services offers a variety of supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Some of the most popular services LifePath Systems offers are:
Service Coordination
LifePath Systems provides you with a Service Coordinator to help you determine and manage the various services available to you. Your Service Coordinator is your single point of contact for all the various LifePath programs you can utilize. The Service Coordinator provides assistance in developing an individualized plan of services, including prioritization of services, identification of providers, budget development and plan monitoring throughout the year.
In Home and Family Support
You may be eligible for a State of Texas program that
provides you and your family with support in your home environment. The In Home
and Family Support (IHFS) Program provides funds to Collin County residents with
mental retardation, autism or pervasive developmental disorders. Qualified
individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of $2,500 per fiscal year to
purchase a service or item directly related to their cognitive disability.
Examples of allowable expenses include:
- Respite care services
- Home care services
- Counseling and training services
- Health services
- Architectural modifications
There are a number of specific program requirements to access these funds.
Click here to learn more about eligibility, the application process and interest lists.
Community Supports
Your Service Coordinator will work with you to plan and prioritize the services and supports you need to live successfully in the community. Examples of these services include but are not limited to:
- Respite care
- Community access
- Skills training
- Behavioral supports
- Day
program
These services are provided through an individual budget with a maximum of $3,500 annually. Click here to learn more about these services and supports.
Supported Employment: STARR
Meaningful employment is an important part of each person’s life. Our Supported Employment program, STARR (Strategic Training and Recruitment Resources), helps you find real work in a community setting – matching your interests, skills, strengths and choices with a job. Through the assistance of STARR capable, talented people with disabilities have the same employment opportunities as anyone else. Click here to learn more about STARR Supported Employment Services.
Residential and Home and Community Services (HCS) Program
LifePath Systems has two six bed group homes in Plano, one for women and one for men. These programs are funded through the Medicaid Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF-MR) program.
Click here for more information on our group homes and the ICF-MR program requirements.
You may also participate in Home Community Services (HCS) Medicaid waiver programs through LifePath Systems. In order to access this valuable service, you must already have an HCS slot.
Click here for more information on this program and to learn how to qualify for these services.
For further information about LifePath Systems services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, please contact us at (972) 727-9133.
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