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Children's Home and Community-Based Care (HCBS) FAQ

Posted Jun 06, 2023

This FAQ provides important workflow reminders, answers to questions you may have about HCBS, and other helpful resources.

Children's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are for children and youth who, if not receiving these services, would require the level of care provided in a more restrictive environment such as a long-term care facility or psychiatric inpatient care, as well as children/youth stepping down from a long-term care facility or psychiatric inpatient care. The services are provided in the community and help children and youth be successful at home, in school, and in other environments. This FAQ provides important workflow reminders, answers to questions you may have about HCBS, and other helpful resources.