Q & A

    Who is eligible for AASK for Home Based Services?


  • Any person receiving services through Division of Developmental Disabilities, Arizona Adoption Subsidy, of the current regional behavior health authority-Magellan, is eligible for HCBS services. Contact your case manager to see if you qualify. top

    • What services does AASK for HCBS provide?


  • AASK for HCBS provides the following services:

    Respite:

    Respite services involve the supervision and/or care of persons residing at home in order to provide an interval of rest and/or relief to the person and/or primary care givers and may include a range of activities to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of the person during the respite period. These services may be provided on a short-term basis (such as a few hours during the day) or for longer periods of time involving overnight stays. Except for Adoption Subsidy and Foster Care through AASK, Respite services must be written in the Individual Service Plan (ISP). An authorization from the Case Manager, Support Coordinator, Clinical Liaison, or Team Facilitator must be provided to AASK before service can begin. The number of hours authorized are determined by the family and the child's Team. The schedule and hours of respite are established between the family and the HCBS Provider based on authorization.
    When providing this service, the HCBS provider will be completing an AASK Home and Community Based Services Progress Note to AASK with every timesheet. This will list the days and hours respite was provided and that progress was made during the service time. Copies of the progress notes will be shared with the referring agency/case manager and funding agency. This service may be authorized for a family who qualifies for services with DES Adoption Subsidy, the local Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), AASK Foster Care, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, or the Family Connections Project.

    Habilitation:

    Habilitation services involve teaching independent living skills, functional independence, and social skills to an individual. The goal of this service is to teach and increase skills to an individual living in a home or independent living setting and participating in the community. HCBS Providers that provide habilitation services receive specific training and integrate the teaching of appropriate behaviors while teaching skills. Some activities of habilitation may be assisting with homework, following plans written by therapists, learning value of money, maintaining a bank account, shopping, peer relations, preparing meals/snacks, hygiene, or home chores.
    Habilitation services must be written in the ISP. The case manager must submit an authorization to AASK listing this service as well as the number of hours authorized before services can begin. The schedule is established between the family and the HCBS provider based on the authorization. When receiving Habilitation services, a Habilitation Plan listing goals and objectives and the teaching steps to accomplish the goals and objectives will be established. This habilitation plan will be developed from the ISP with the family by the AASK Habilitation Specialist. The HCBS Provider will complete a Habilitation Data Sheet/Progress Report and submit to AASK with every timesheet. This data sheet will be shared with the referring agency/Support Coordinator/Case Manager.
    This service may be authorized for an individual who qualifies for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

    Attendant Care:

    Attendant Care services involve the provision of support activities to assist an individual in the areas of personal care, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe and sanitary living environment. The goal is for the individual to increase self-sufficiency in daily living skills and participate in community activities. Attendant Care services must be written into the ISP. The Support Coordinator must submit an authorization to AASK listing this service as well as the number of hours authorized before services can begin. The schedule and activities are established between the family and the HCBS Provider based on the authorization.
    When receiving attendant care services, the HCBS Provider will complete an Attendant Care Duty List based on the ISP objectives. This list will be submitted to AASK by the HCBS Provider with every timesheet. Copies of the duty list will be shared with the referring agency/case manager, and funding agency. This service may be authorized for an individual who qualifies for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

    Personal Care:

    Personal Care services involve the provision of support activities to assist a person in carrying out daily living tasks and other activities essential for living in a community. These services may include assistance with homemaking (such as cleaning, food preparation, and essential errands), personal care (such as bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene), general supervision and appropriate intervention (such as assistance with self-administration of medications, and monitoring of individual's condition and functioning level). Services may involve hands-on assistance, such as performing the task for the person or cueing the person to perform the task. These services are provided to maintain or increase the self-sufficiency of the person.
    Personal Care services must be written into the ISP. An authorization must be submitted to AASK listing the service as well as the number of hours authorized before service can begin. The schedule and specific tasks, duties or activities are established between the family, the AASK coordinator and the HCBS Provider based on the ISP. AASK, in collaboration with the family will develop objectives for the HCBS Provider to follow during the course of service delivery.
    When providing Personal Care services, the HCBS provider will complete a Personal Care Activity List/Progress Report based on the ISP and family objectives. This list will be submitted to AASK by the HCBS Provider with every timesheet. Copies of the list will be shared with the referring agency/Case manager or clinical liaison.
    This service may be authorized for an individual who qualifies for services with RBHA. top

    • Can I get HCBS services at the Provider's home?


  • Yes! As long as the Provider's home is licensed through DES, respite can occur in the Provider's home. top

    • Will I receive updates on my child's progress?


  • Yes! AASK regularly attends ISP/CFT meetings with you and your case manager/ support coordinator. top

    • How do I know what hours are being billed for my child?


  • AASK's billing requires the signature of a parent or legal guardian. AASK will also provide you with a copy of all billing for your child. top

    • Can my Provider watch my other children in the home?


  • No, they cannot. AASK is only authorized to provide services to the child with a funding source. top

    • Do I get a say in who becomes my provider?


  • Yes! All families are encouraged to meet their potential new Provider and interview them to see if it is a personality match, as well as training level and availability match. top

    • What if my Provider doesn't show up?


  • Contact the AASK office immediately. We will do everything we can to find you a new Provider. top

    • My 18 year old daughter has been doing the services for free.
    Can she be paid to do it?


  • Yes! AASK will happily hire your family member, friend, babysitter, child's church counselor, or teacher as a provider for your child. They must meet AASK's qualifications and attend our required trainings. top

    • What is AASK? How long has it been around?


  • AASK stands for Aid to Adoption of Special Kids. AASK has been around since 1988, and is committed to finding loving, caring forever families for Arizona's foster children. top