Abrazos Family Support Services

Family infant and toddler: the early intervention program serves families with infants, age range of birth to three years of age, who have a developmental disability, delay, or are at risk for a delay. Services offered help parents help their children reach their potential and take part in Family, school and community activities. Services include developmental Services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling, service coordination, screening, assessment, and evaluation. Afss served 574 families in this program this year.

Family living: this is a home-based program that provides 24/7 care to enable adult individuals to remain living in their own home, their Family home, or a surrogate home to promote independence, community inclusion, and an enhanced quality of living. Daily Services include daily living skills, community activities, and any goals set by the individual and their team of Support. Afss served 4 individuals in this program this year.

Applied behavioral analysis: this program provides a unique therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder designed to improve behavioral and congnitive skills. Services are provided by registered behavior technicians and are overseen by a board-certified behavior analyst. Therapy is tailored to each individual's plan which is based on an assessment of current skills and goals of development. Afss served 6 individuals in this program this year.

Respite: this program provides short-term temporary care by a trained respite provider, either in the home of the Family, the provider's home, or in the community. This is a flexible service and the individual served and the Family choose when and how to use the Services. The respite program serves infants, children, and adults who meet eligibility requirements. Afss served 17 individuals in this program this year.