Homes Offering Support and
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Adults
Homes Offering Support and Training (H.O.S.T.) for Adults allows adults
with disabilities the opportunity to thrive in a family environment and choose
to live with a host family.
Children and Adolescents
Homes Offering Support and Training (H.O.S.T.) for Children and
Adolescents provides placements to Children and Adolescents in a host family
model.
Homes Offering Support and
Training (H.O.S.T.) for Adults provides support and advocacy for
individuals in a family environment. With the help of host families, individuals
strive to reach their full potential by becoming members of a larger community.
H.O.S.T. for Adults presents the best opportunity for individuals
to improve their quality of life by tailoring each individual placement and
assessing each consumer’s needs.
Who is eligible for H.O.S.T. for
Adults ?
Individuals who are at least 21 years of age and have been diagnosed with a
developmental disability.
How is it funded?
There are several payment options for
H.O.S.T. for Adults:
- State Contracted Services (Grant in Aid Funds)
- Medicaid Waiver Program
- Private Pay
- Third Party Sponsorship
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Homes Offering Support
and Training (H.O.S.T.) for Kids and Adolescents provides placements to
children and adolescents in a host family model. GCSS provides safe, supportive
family home environments to children with developmental disabilities.
H.O.S.T. homes focus on supporting children with severe behavior issues in
addition to their disability. Using a therapeutic and team model, GCSS supports
the child and host family with the ultimate goal of returning the child to their
family of origin. GCSS is licensed to provide Child Placing Services under the
Sate of Georgia.
Who is eligible for H.O.S.T. for Children and
Adolescents?
Children and adolescents between the ages of six and twenty-two who have been
diagnosed with a mental health issue or developmental disability are eligible.
How is it funded?
There are two main funding streams for H.O.S.T. for Kids and Adolescents
- State Contracted Services (formerly known as Grant In Aid)
This is for families based on a "most in need" status who do not have a Medicaid
waiver.
- Medicaid Waiver Program - Administered through the
Georgia Department of Human Resources and disbursed to families based on
“most-in-need” status. To learn more about this program contact the Regional
Board Office of MHDDAD in your region.
- Community Health Support and Services (CHSS) waiver
- Private Pay - Individuals who do not qualify for the
Medicaid Waiver Program can choose to pay for services themselves. Services in
this program are provided on a sliding scale.
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