HCBSHome and Community-Based ServicesSupport where your child thrives

Every child deserves the chance to feel supported at home and connected to their community. Children’s HCBS offers eligible children and teens support shaped around their needs and goals, while giving families guidance and a helping hand.

  • Children and teens
  • At home or in the community
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Support where your child needs it most

Children's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) help eligible children and teenagers receive important support while continuing to live at home, remain connected to their families, and participate in their communities.

Services may be provided at home or in community settings according to the child's approved Plan of Care.

Go Forward Services provides caring, one-on-one support built around each child's individual strengths, needs, and goals.

Our HCBS services

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CFASS

Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services

Guidance and support for the entire family

CFASS provides parents and caregivers with practical education, advocacy, and support to help them better understand and address their child's needs.

  • Understand their child's behavioral, developmental, emotional, or medical needs
  • Build stronger routines and communication at home
  • Develop strategies for everyday challenges
  • Advocate for their child
  • Navigate schools, services, and community resources
  • Build confidence in supporting their child's progress
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Respite

Respite Services

Caring support for children, and relief for caregivers

Respite provides planned, short-term support for children and teenagers while giving parents and caregivers time to rest, recharge, or attend to other responsibilities.

  • Recreational and age-appropriate activities
  • Community outings and social experiences
  • Support with communication and positive interactions
  • Encouragement with routines and positive behaviors
  • Individual attention at home or in the community
  • Activities based on the child's interests and needs

We carefully match each child with a provider based on personality, language, location, interests, and family preferences.

Why families choose Go Forward

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  • Personalized care Services are built around each child's individual strengths, needs, and approved goals.
  • Carefully matched providers We match children and families with providers based on experience, personality, language, location, and preferences.
  • Flexible support Services are coordinated around school schedules, family routines, and the child's approved service plan.
  • Trained and supported staff Our providers receive training, supervision, and ongoing guidance to deliver dependable, goal-oriented support.

Getting started is simple

Get Started With HCBS
  1. Reach Out

    Tell us about your child and the support your family is looking for.

  2. Review Your Child's Needs

    We work with your child's care coordinator and designated provider to confirm the approved service.

  3. Find the Right Staff

    We help arrange qualified staff who fit your child's needs, personality, language, and goals.

  4. Start Moving Forward

    Once everything is in place, your child's support can begin and our team stays in touch along the way.

Let’s Find the Right Support for Your Child

Children and teens under age 21 may qualify for HCBS when they meet the Children’s Waiver requirements and have an assessed need for a service included in their Plan of Care. Our team can help you connect with the appropriate care coordinator and understand the next steps.

Support for children. Guidance for families.

Through carefully matched providers, personalized services, and ongoing supervision, we help children remain connected to their families, participate in their communities, and continue moving forward.

  • Personalized care
  • Carefully matched providers
  • Ongoing supervision

Don't go solo…

Since 2018 • 1600+ DSPs provided to date • 15+ Areas serviced • 8000+ Implemented Care Plans

We work with

NYS Department of Education

Your privacy matters. We handle personal and health information with care and follow HIPAA privacy practices.

  • ACE Authorized Provider

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