If your child has a disability and needs help at home, you don’t have to figure it out alone. All for Kids Home Health connects Colorado families with in-home care services that support children with special needs, and in many cases, helps parents get paid to provide that care themselves.

What Does In-Home Care for a Child with Special Needs Look Like?

For most families we work with, in-home care is provided by you, the primary caregiver, who is already helping their child with the things they struggle to do on their own every day:

  • Helping your child get dressed, bathe, and get ready for the day
  • Preparing meals and keeping the home safe and clean
  • Managing medications, performing medical or health-related tasks
  • Helping your child participate in the community and build social skills

If this sounds like your daily life, Colorado has programs that can recognize that work and pay you for it.

In-Home Care Services for Children with Disabilities

As a paid family caregiver through All for Kids Home Health, you can be authorized to be paid for a range of in-home support services for your child. These include:

  • Health Maintenance Activities (HMA) — assistance with medical tasks like tube feeding or catheter care
  • Personal Care — hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily hygiene
  • Homemaker Services — housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation to keep your home running
  • Community Connector — support for your child to participate in community activities and build independence

The services your child qualifies for will depend on their individual needs and what their county case manager approves. All for Kids will walk you through exactly what applies to your situation.

Can You Get Paid to Care for Your Disabled Child at Home?

Yes! In Colorado, parents and family members can be officially employed as paid caregivers for their child with a disability. If you’re already providing this care, you shouldn’t have to do it without compensation.

This is made possible through Colorado Medicaid, specifically through a program called Community First Choice (CFC). If your child qualifies, CFC funds some of the in-home care services listed above, and pays you as the family caregiver to provide them. All for Kids handles the certification process so you can get started as quickly as possible. 

Not sure if your child qualifies? Contact us and we’ll help you figure it out.

How Do Families Pay for In-Home Care for a Disabled Child?

The short answer is that you don’t. Colorado Medicaid does. In-home care for a child with a disability doesn’t require private insurance or out-of-pocket payments.

Colorado’s Community First Choice (CFC) program funds services for children who qualify, through programs like In-Home Support Services (IHSS). If your child is on Medicaid and has been determined eligible by their county case manager, those services, and your pay as the family caregiver providing them, are covered by the program.

If you’ve already been told your child qualifies for services and you’re looking for a provider agency to employ you as their caregiver, All for Kids is a certified provider in the Denver metro area. 

Does My Child Qualify for In-Home Care Services in Colorado?

Your child may qualify if:

  • They have a physical, developmental, or intellectual disability
  • They are enrolled in Colorado Medicaid Community First Choice program
  • Their needs have been assessed by a county case manager or care coordinator
  • They require assistance with daily tasks they cannot perform independently

If you’re not sure whether your child qualifies, the first step is connecting with your county’s case management agency. They determine eligibility and will refer your family to a provider agency like All for Kids once services are approved. We’re also happy to answer questions and help point you in the right direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a parent be a paid caregiver for their child in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado Medicaid allows parents and family members to be the official paid caregiver for their child with a disability. All for Kids handles the certification process for being a family caregiver (CNA) as well as an family caregiver HMA Attendant.

How does a family member become a paid caregiver in Colorado?

Once your child is approved for services by their county case manager, you choose a provider agency, like All for Kids, to employ you as the caregiver. All for Kids handles the paperwork, training requirements, and employment or contract process on your behalf.

What services can a family caregiver provide?

Depending on what your child’s case manager approves, you may be authorized to provide personal care, homemaker services, health maintenance activities, certified nurse aide, and community connector support. All for Kids will walk you through exactly what applies to your child’s situation.

How do I find out if my child qualifies?

Eligibility is determined by your county’s case management agency. Contact your county case manager or care coordinator. They assess your child’s needs and determine what services they qualify for. Once approved, your family selects All for Kids Home Health as the provider agency.

What is Community First Choice (CFC)?

Community First Choice is a Colorado Medicaid program that funds in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities, including children. It is the funding source behind some of the services All for Kids provides and the pay family caregivers receive. 

What is IHSS?

In-Home Support Services (IHSS) is one of the programs funded through Colorado’s Community First Choice program. It covers personal care, homemaker services, and health maintenance activities for qualifying children.

Do I need private insurance to access these services?

No. Services are funded through Colorado Medicaid. If your child is enrolled and determined eligible by a county case manager, the services and your pay as the family caregiver are typically covered at no out-of-pocket cost.