Consumer Directed Services

Choose your attendant and receive the care you need.

What Are

Consumer Directed Services

Individuals in the CDS program are trained to hire their own attendants to assist them with daily tasks such as:

 

 Consumer Directed, means that the person with a disability receiving services is the employer of the attendant. Program participants are responsible for locating, hiring, setting work schedules and managing their own attendants. A friend or family member may be hired as an attendant, with the exception of a spouse or anyone under the age of 18. The attendant must have a clean background check through the Missouri State Family Care Safety Registry before being employed by a CDS participant.

are you Ready to Get Started?

How to Qualify

To qualify for Consumer Directed Services, a person must meet at the least the following:

Be receiving or eligible to receive Medicaid

 

At least 18 years old

Have a physical disability

Able and willing to recruit, hire and manage attendants

Seeking or living in an independent living situation

Able to self-direct their services

Book an Appointment

Are you ready to schedule an appointment with one of our representatives? Choose the type of appointment you need and we will see you soon.

Virtual Consultation

Speak with our staff face to face in a virtual meeting room in the comfort of your home. 

In-Home Consultation

A team member will visit you in your home to sit down and discuss your needs.

Telephone Consultation

Have us give you a call  to speak with you about  caring for you or your loved one. 

Contact Us

We are here to answer your question. Please leave us a message and we will respond during normal business hours.


Stay Home and Attend a Virtual Consultation.

We understand that visiting an office for consultations is not always an option for those seeking In-home care services, which is why we offer virtual consultations. Request your appointment today.

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