Be younger than 18 years of age;
Have an intellectual disability or other developmental disability per 10 O.S. § 1408;
Reside with the family, per OAC 340:100-13-1(c); and
Not receive services through a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver.
Live in Oklahoma;
Have an annual gross adjusted income that does not exceed $45,000; and
Be headed by a biological parent, adoptive parent, or legal guardian of the eligible child. A child living with an adoptive parent(s) who receives adoption assistance from any source is not eligible for the Family Support Assistance Payment Program.
Service Information
Family Support Assistance payments - This is a cash payment program for families who are caring for children under age 18 at home. In this program, families can receive payments of $250-$400 per month depending on the number of children with disabilities in the home. Families who meet the income eligibility may choose this State-funded cash payment in lieu of Medicaid Home and Community-Based services.
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For questions about applying, call (405) 522-5050 or email DDS.FSAP@okdhs.org
A copy of the child's Social Security card, or other approved form of Social Security number
verification;A signed copy of your most recent federal income tax return and verification, such as
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), child support, alimony, or other subsidy;
Section 5, Developmental disabilities verification, page 3 of this application, which
requires signature by the child's doctor, school, or SoonerStart designee;A copy of current psychological evaluations; and
A copy of legal guardianship established by the court, when applicable.
