The Children's Waiver Program (CWP)is a federal entitlement program that provides Medicaid funded home and community-based services to children (under age 18) who are eligible for, and at risk of, placement into an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR).
Children with developmental disabilities and who have challenging behaviors and/or complex medical needs are served through this program.
The CWP enables children to remain in their parent's home or return to their parent's home from out-of-home placements regardless of their parent's income.
The waiver services include:
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family training
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non-family training
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speciality services (e.g. music, recreation, art and message therapy)
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community living supports
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transportation
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respite care
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environmental accessibility adaptations, and
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speciality medical equipment.
The program has a capacity to serve 464 children statewide. Although the program is at capacity, a waiting list is maintained, using a priority rating system to add new children to the program when openings occur.
To request more information regarding eligibility contact your local Community Mental Health Services Program.
2004 Children's Waiver Program Technical Assistance Manual
Technical Assistance Manual Appendices 2a - 7f
Technical Assistance Manual Appendices 10a - 13f
Technical Assistance Manual Appendices 15a - 19f
Contact: Audrey Craft (517) 241-5757
Crafta@michigan.gov
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